Clinical Secretary - Renal Telemetry

Methodist Health System - Dallas, TX

Full-time

Dallas, TX

251-500 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Clinical Secretary for Renal Telemetry plays a crucial role in providing administrative support within a healthcare setting. This position involves a variety of secretarial tasks aimed at enhancing the patient experience and ensuring smooth operations within the department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating office activities, managing communications, and maintaining essential records, all while fostering a welcoming environment for patients and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and assists in orientation for new secretaries.
• Maintains PAR levels by ordering office/clinical/nutritional supplies as needed.
• Performs receptionist duties including answering the department telephone, recording complete messages, greeting patients/visitors, and providing general information and direction.
• Maintains appointment schedules and department files.
• Responsible for preparation, accuracy, and completeness of reports, records, and clinical packets.
• Communicates with the clinical team regarding pending discharges, occupied and unoccupied bed status, and bed tracking reports.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness in and around the work area, centralized nurses' station/work area, and other assigned areas.
• Manages the patient intercom system by answering call bells in a timely manner and notifying appropriate clinical staff.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately.

Requirements

• 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).