Clinical Secretary - Orthopedics

Saint Francis Health System; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Health System is seeking a Clinical Secretary for the Yale Campus Orthopedics General unit in Tulsa, OK. The role involves transcribing physician orders and maintaining patient census during night shifts.

The position requires a high school diploma, 6 months to 1 year of health-care experience, and strong computer and communication skills. This full-time night shift includes 7p-7a hours with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Work experience: 6 months to 1 year in health care or related setting.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physician orders using order entry system.
• Communicate patient/bed activity and pending patient needs as per orders.
• Monitor department equipment supply levels and maintain records.
• Maintain current and past patient records and census.
• Assign room numbers for new admissions and transfers.

Skills

Computer literacy

Medical terminology

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Order entry system

Job description

Yale Campus - Hospital

Full time

JR32383

Full Time

Nights

5 North Orthopedics

Full Time (Nights)

Work Schedule: 7p-7a; Variable, Including Rotating Weekends

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.

Orthopedics General - 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.