Patient-Centric Medical Secretary (Part-Time, Weekend)

Methodist Health System; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking an administrative assistant to provide general office and secretarial support, including reception, filing, and word processing. You will help create an outstanding patient experience and support the clinical team.

The role requires a high school diploma, and about 1 year of experience is preferred. Strong communication skills (oral and written) are essential for this part-time weekend position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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, 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 30 wpm

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking an administrative assistant to provide general office and secretarial support, including reception, filing, and word processing. You will help create an outstanding patient experience and support the clinical team.

The role requires a high school diploma, and about 1 year of experience is preferred. Strong communication skills (oral and written) are essential for this part-time weekend position.