Patient Care Admin Secretary

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to provide general office and secretarial support. You will handle reception, telephone duties, word processing, and assist in creating a positive patient experience in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will support the clinical and administrative teams, maintain supplies and records, and help ensure smooth daily operations across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year work experience preferred.
• Ability to type 30 words per minute.
• Able to professionally and effectively communicate (orally and in writing).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and assists in orientation for new secretaries.
• Maintains PAR levels by ordering office/clinical/nutritional supplies as needed.
• Perform receptionist duties including answering the department telephone, recording complete messages, greeting patients/visitors professionally.
• Responsible for preparation, accuracy and completeness of reports, records and clinical packets.
• Communicates with clinical team regarding pending discharges, bed status and bed tracking reports.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness in work areas and central stations.
• Manages patient intercom system and timely notifications to clinical staff.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Communication

Reception duties

Administrative support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to provide general office and secretarial support. You will handle reception, telephone duties, word processing, and assist in creating a positive patient experience in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will support the clinical and administrative teams, maintain supplies and records, and help ensure smooth daily operations across departments.