Unit Secretary - Med/Surg - Nights - Full-Time - Bayfront Hospital - St Petersburg

Orlando Health•St. Petersburg, FL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Med/Surg unit on nights. This is a full-time position requiring three 12-hour overnight shifts per week. The Unit Secretary is responsible for performing routine clerical and secretarial tasks for the nursing unit. Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a 480-bed teaching medical center with over 100 years of service to St. Petersburg and surrounding communities. It is recognized for its care in emergency medicine, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, women’s services, and advanced surgical specialties. The hospital features a Level II Trauma Center, the only adult trauma center in Pinellas County, and is part of a Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center partnership. The hospital has received accolades such as a USA Today Top Workplaces award for 2025 and an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group. As part of the Orlando Health system, Bayfront Hospital combines the resources of a large healthcare network with a community-focused approach.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Keyboarding skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of Medical terminology, or Health Unit Coordinator Certification.
Prior experience as a medical secretary, receptionist, front office assistant, or similar highly preferred.
Hospital experience preferred but not required.
CNA/PCT experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Acts as a receptionist on the unit, greeting and directing visitors, personnel and others in a courteous and informative manner.
Transcribes physicians’ orders promptly, accurately and completely according to policy/procedure.
Communicates consultation requests to physicians or therapists promptly and accurately.
Performs data entry and assembles, compiles, and breaks down medical records.
Prepare/copy designated medical record/ information for transfer to other facilities.
Answers phone calls, routes callers, assist in pages, and takes messages and provides routine information to callers.
Answers patient call lights in person or via intercom; fills request or refers to appropriate person promptly.
Communicate effectively in all interactions.
Works under the direction of the charge nurse.
Assists in making appointments for patients.
Submits work orders for necessary housekeeping, maintenance, biomedical or other work orders needed.
Collaborate in partnership interdepartmentally to promote and provide a safe environment.
Utilize compassion to create a therapeutic environment.
Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
May have limited access to areas storing medications.
Maintains pre-established par levels of all unit office supplies.
Assists in the stocking of both unit and office supplies.
Monitor time and attendance through Kronos (or timekeeping system).
Prioritizes workload to manage multiple priorities.
Ensures compliance with regulatory standards including Federal, State, local and The Joint Commission.
Maintains regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Maintains a clean, safe and organized unit.