Clinical Secretary - Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit - PRN Weekends

Methodist Health System • Mansfield, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Secretary provides general office and secretarial services for the Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit, including filing, reception, telephone coverage, and word processing. The role supports an outstanding patient experience by helping maintain department operations and communicating with patients, visitors, and clinical staff. The position is PRN, with work hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and a schedule of one to two days per week; weekend availability is preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to type 30 words per minute.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• One year of work experience preferred.
• Availability for weekend shifts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with orientation for new secretaries.
• Maintain PAR levels by ordering office, clinical, and nutritional supplies as needed.
• Perform receptionist duties, including answering the department telephone and recording complete messages, greeting patients and visitors professionally and promptly, providing general information and directions, and maintaining appointment schedules and department files.
• Prepare reports, records, and clinical packets, ensuring their accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate with the clinical team about pending discharges, occupied and unoccupied bed status, and bed-tracking reports.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in and around the work area, centralized nurses' station/work area, and other assigned areas.
• Manage the patient intercom system by answering call bells promptly and notifying appropriate clinical staff in a timely manner.
• Transcribe physician orders accurately.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED