Clinical Secretary - Med Surg

Methodist Health System

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Methodist Health System in Dallas is seeking a high-performing administrative assistant to support the department with general office and secretarial duties, from reception to word processing. The role emphasizes accuracy, professionalism, and patient-focused service in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Primary responsibilities include coordinating new secretary orientations, maintaining supplies, managing the front desk, and transcribing physician orders.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
1 year work experience preferred.
Ability to type 30 words per minute.
Able to professionally and effectively communicate (orally and in writing).

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.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hours of Work : 36 Days Of Week : Day shift Work Shift : Job Description : Your Job: We need high-performing, experienced, and passionate administrative assistant professionals to provide general office and secretarial services to include basic filing, reception, telephone, and word processing Responsibilities. If you're driven to create an outstanding patient experience, you'll really shine here.

Your Job Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required
1 year work experience preferred
Ability to type 30 words per minute
Able to professionally and effectively communicate (orally and in writing)

Your Job 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.

Methodist Southwest Medical Center, previously known as Methodist Charlton Medical Center, is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Glen Heights in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care, stroke care, hip and knee joint replacement, women and children’s services, and more.

We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.

Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

Magnet®-designated hospital
Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association
Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027
Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work
Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma
Best-Led Companies 2025 & 2026
TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026
Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026
Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas 2026
Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community.

Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: