Clinical Secretary - Orthopedics

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; Bixby (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Clinical Secretary for the Orthopedics department to work the Night shift (7p-7a) with rotating weekends. The role involves transcription of physician orders, updating census, managing patient records, and coordinating bed activity.

A High School diploma or GED is required, with healthcare experience preferred. Strong computer and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• 6 months to 1 year of related healthcare experience or educational equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of computer operation techniques.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and be detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physician orders using the order entry system accurately and timely.
• Communicate patient bed activity and pending needs per physician orders.
• Order and monitor supply levels for department equipment.
• Maintain current and past patient records and census information.
• Assign room numbers for new admissions and transfers to update census.
• Perform clerical duties specific to Orthopedics department as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply.Full TimeNights5 North OrthopedicsFull Time (Nights)Work Schedule: 7p-7a; Variable, Including Rotating WeekendsJob 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.Orthopedics General - Yale CampusLocation:Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136EOE Protected Veterans/Disability