Clinical Secretary - NICU

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. is seeking a part-time Clinical Secretary for the Neonatal ICU at Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The role involves transcribing physician orders into the order entry system accurately and timely, maintaining patient census, and coordinating with patients and staff. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 6 months to 1 year in healthcare, basic computer and medical terminology knowledge, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED as minimum education.
• 6 months to 1 year related work experience in a health care setting, educational equivalent or equivalent related work experience.
• 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.

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

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Part Time Days Work shift: 6:45am-7:15pm; work schedule: Saturday and Sunday

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.

Location

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit A - 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.