Unit Secretary- Med Surg

Join HCA Healthcare, where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care and recognizing the unique worth of each individual.

About the role

As a Unit Secretary, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care every day. You will create a welcoming, organized space where patients and families feel valued and informed. You will use clear, compassionate communication and attention to detail to keep the unit running smoothly and caring for others like family—one shift at a time.

Responsibilities

• Greet and guide patients and visitors with warmth and professionalism, offering updates, and ensuring they feel informed and supported.
• Maintain patient records accurately, enter physician orders, and protect patient information.
• Handle all communications between incoming calls and care team members promptly and clearly to keep the unit connected.
• Keep the environment clean, organized, and well-stocked to promote safety and comfort.
• Take initiative to solve challenges, support daily operations, and foster a culture of respect and teamwork.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• High School Graduate / GED.
• No prior experience required.

Benefits

Medical City Decatur offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.