Health Unit Coordinator - General Surgery

About the Team

Providence has been serving the Inland Northwest since 1886, when Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence founded Sacred Heart Medical Center. Today, Providence is the largest healthcare provider in Washington, located in communities large and small across the state. In eastern Washington, Providence provides care throughout Spokane, Stevens, and Walla Walla counties.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics, and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

About the Role

The Unit Secretary functions under the supervision of the Surgical Services Manager, Charge RNs, or Nursing Supervisor. This role is vital to the daily operations of the department, assisting in the planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating of activities. You will be the hub of the nursing station, entering physician orders, managing clerical and receptionist duties, and maintaining the physical environment.

Your day will involve answering phones, running errands, ordering nursing station supplies, and inputting computer data for reports, care management, and pharmacy topics. You will also assist with special projects, helping to design audit tools and statistical studies. This position requires demonstrating behavior practices that reflect the philosophy and mission of our sponsors, the Dominican Sisters, and Providence Mount Carmel Hospital's Standards of Conduct.

Why Join Providence?

Providence caregivers are not simply valued—they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Mount Carmel Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard, and respected.

Equal Opportunity

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.