Clinical Secretary - ER

Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee, Inc.; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Secretary to transcribe physician orders and maintain patient census. This full-time day shift runs 7:00am–7:00pm with weekends as needed, in a busy hospital department.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 6 months to 1 year of health-care related experience, and basic computer and medical terminology knowledge. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of computer operation techniques.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Detail oriented as might be required in examination of clinical and numerical data.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physician orders utilizing order entry system in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicates patient/bed activity and pending patient needs per physician order.
• Order and monitor supply level of department equipment.
• Maintains patient current and past patient records/information.
• Maintain an updated census via assigning room numbers for new patient admissions and transfers.
• Performs clerical duties specific to the department and as assigned.

Skills

Computer basics

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Organization & prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Full Time Days Work shift: 7:00am-7:00pm; work schedule: variable, including weekends

Job Summary:

The Clinical Secretary transcribes orders via computer for the purpose of maintaining, reporting and updating patient census.

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification:

None.

Work Experience:

6 months to 1 year related work experience in a health care setting, educational equivalent or equivalent related work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of computer operation techniques. Basic knowledge of medical terminology. Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to be detail oriented as might be required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Transcribe physician orders utilizing order entry system in an accurate and timely manner. Communicates patient/bed activity and pending patient needs per physician order. Order and monitor supply level of department equipment. Maintains patient current and past patient records/information. Maintain an updated census via assigning room numbers for new patient admissions and transfers. Performs clerical duties specific to the department and as assigned.

Decision Making:

Independent judgment in making decisions involving non-routine problems under general supervision.

Working Relationships:

Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Special Job Dimensions:

None.

Supplemental Information:

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Emergency Center - Muskogee Campus Location:

Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit Health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are the largest private employer in Eastern Oklahoma with over 12,000 employees, including 1,000 physicians. The health system is anchored by the 1,112-bed Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma and the 11th largest in the nation. Our system also includes hospitals in south Tulsa, Muskogee and Vinita, as well as 110 Warren Clinic locations from Monkey Island to McAlester, northeastern Oklahoma's only children's hospital, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital, and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center.