Description Methodist Stone Oak Hospital Unit Clerk - Med Surg Shift: Nights 11pm - 7am General Statement of Duties: Assumes primary responsibility of secretarial, receptionist and clerical support in a professional manner. Is expected to perform various tasks that require critical thinking, good judgment, mental organization, and knowledge of office equipment operation, interdepartmental function, and policy. Essential Job Functions: 1. Will be clinically knowledgeable in all aspects of medical terminology, and will accurately transcribe physician's orders. 2. Must be able to complete assignments independently and to work as part of a team; to take instruction from supervisors; to exercise problem-solving skills; and to interact with coworkers, supervisors, physicians, and the public in a professional and pleasant manner. 3. Responsible for scheduling therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. 4. Responsible for reviewing patient charges and order entry for accuracy and communicating to the appropriate supervisor when action is needed. 5. Responsible for maintaining education in Meditech and Microsoft applications. 6. Works as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to enforce safety rules and the accurate transcription of physician's orders. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Education: High school diploma or equivalent. License:N/A Certification:N/A Experience:One year secretarial experience preferred. Prior Hospital Unit Secretary experience preferred. · Strong customer service skills. · Familiarity with medical terminology. · Computer literacy is preferred. · Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching and some lifting.
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