Patient-Centered Medical Secretary

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System is seeking experienced administrative assistants to provide general office and secretarial support at our Dallas-area facilities. The role focuses on reception, filing, phone operations, word processing, and ensuring a positive patient experience.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to type 30 words per minute. This PRN, on-site position offers flexible hours to meet patient care needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year work experience preferred.
• Typing speed of 30 words per minute.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and assists in orientation for new secretaries.
• Maintains PAR levels by ordering office/clinical/nutritional supplies as needed.
• Perform receptionist duties including, but not limited to, answering the department telephone recording complete messages, greeting patients/visitors in a professional and timely manner, providing general information and direction, maintaining appointment schedules and department files
• Responsible for preparation, accuracy and completeness of reports, records and clinical packets.
• Communicates with clinical team regarding pending discharges, occupied and unoccupied bed status and bed tracking reports.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness in and around work area, centralized nurses’ station/work area and other assigned areas.
• Manages patient intercom system by answering call bell in a timely manner and timely notifications of appropriate clinical staff.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately.

Skills

Typing speed 30 wpm

Verbal and written communication

Reception duties

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Methodist Health System is seeking experienced administrative assistants to provide general office and secretarial support at our Dallas-area facilities. The role focuses on reception, filing, phone operations, word processing, and ensuring a positive patient experience.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to type 30 words per minute. This PRN, on-site position offers flexible hours to meet patient care needs.