Clinical Secretary - ER

Saint Francis Health System; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Health System in Tulsa, Oklahoma, seeks a Clinical Secretary for the Yale Campus Trauma Tower on evenings to transcribe orders and support census accuracy.

The role requires a high school diploma, 6 months to 1 year of healthcare experience, and basic computer and medical terminology knowledge, with strong communication and organizational skills. Duties include clerical tasks and collaboration with care teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months to 1 year related healthcare experience.
• Basic computer operation and medical terminology knowledge.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage census data.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physician orders using the order entry system accurately and timely.
• Communicate patient/bed activity and pending needs per physician order.
• Monitor supply levels of department equipment.
• Maintain current and past patient records/information.
• Maintain an updated census by assigning room numbers for new admissions and transfers.
• Perform clerical duties specific to the department.

Skills

Computer basics

Medical terminology

Interpersonal communication

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Order entry system

Job description

Yale Campus - Trauma Tower

Full time

JR32451

Full Time

Evenings

Work shift: 11:00am-11:00pm; 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.

Trauma Emergency Center - Yale Campus

Location:

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

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.