Clinical Secretary - Emergency Department - PRN

Methodist Health System • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a high-performing, experienced, and passionate administrative assistant professional to provide general office and secretarial services, including basic filing, reception, telephone, and word processing responsibilities, within the Emergency Department. The role emphasizes creating an outstanding patient experience. The employer, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital, part of Methodist Health System. It is recognized for its Level I Trauma Center, Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare, operating a network of 12 hospitals and numerous clinics. The system is known for its nationally recognized medical services and commitment to community, and has received numerous awards as an employer.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 1 year work experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and assists in orientation for new secretaries.
• Maintains PAR levels by ordering office/clinical/nutritional supplies as needed.
• Perform receptionist duties including, but not limited to, answering the department telephone recording complete messages, greeting patients/visitors in a professional and timely manner, providing general information and direction, maintaining appointment schedules and department files.
• Responsible for preparation, accuracy and completeness of reports, records and clinical packets.
• Communicates with clinical team regarding pending discharges, occupied and unoccupied bed status and bed tracking reports.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness in and around work area, centralized nurses' station/work area and other assigned areas.
• Manages patient intercom system by answering call bell in a timely manner and timely notifications of appropriate clinical staff.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees