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, seeks a Clinical Secretary to transcribe physician orders and manage patient census. The role supports Orthopedics General with accuracy and timely data entry, helping staff and patients with room assignments and transfers.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 6 months to 1 year healthcare experience, and basic computer skills. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential to ensure reliable records and efficient

Qualifications

• 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 communication

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply.Full TimeDays5 North OrthopedicsFull Time (Days)Work Schedule: 7a-7p; 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