Clinical Secretary - Neuro Critical Care Unit - FT

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking an experienced administrative assistant to provide general office and secretarial support. The role involves reception duties, basic filing, word processing, and coordinating supplies to ensure smooth department operations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, at least one year of experience, and a proven ability to communicate clearly and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year work experience preferred.
• Ability to type 30 words per minute.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and assists in orientation for new secretaries.
• Maintains PAR levels by ordering office supplies as needed.
• Perform receptionist duties: answer calls, greet patients, provide information, manage schedules.
• Prepare, accuracy and completeness of reports, records and clinical packets.
• Communicate with clinical team regarding discharges and bed status.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of work areas.
• Manage patient intercom system and notify clinical staff.
• Transcribe physician orders accurately.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Communication skills

Administrative support

Reception duties

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

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.

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.

Hours of Work

0645-1915

Days Of Week

3

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, 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
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs