Clinical Secretary- Orthopedics

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Clinical Secretary to transcribe physician orders and maintain patient census, records, and departmental communications.

You will work in Orthopedics General – Yale Campus location with day shifts, 7a-7p, and rotating weekends, requiring accuracy, teamwork, and strong written and oral skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 months to 1 year of related healthcare experience.
• Proficient in basic computer operations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physician orders using the order entry system accurately.
• Communicate patient/bed activity and needs per physician orders.
• Order and monitor supplies for the department.
• Maintain current and past patient records and census.
• Schedule room assignments for admissions and transfers.
• Perform clerical duties for the department.

Skills

Basic computer operation

Medical terminology

Interpersonal communication

Organize and prioritize

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Order entry system

Job description

Job Type & Schedule

Full Time Days 5 North Orthopedics Full Time (Days) Work Schedule: 7a-7p; 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.

Location

Orthopedics General - Yale Campus Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

EOE / Protected Veterans/Disability

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

Company Overview

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.