Clinical Secretary - PACU

Full Time Days Work shift: 7:00am-3:30pm; work schedule:

Monday-Friday 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. Recovery Post Anesthesia Care Unit -

Yale Campus Location:

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 EOE Protected Veterans/Disability