.
Work schedule: On-site / Full-time Nights; 10:45 p.m. until 7:15 a.m., Monday through Friday.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Performs clerical work covered by standing instructions that requires general knowledge of department or hospital procedures.
MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
Education
- None.
Experience
- Must have one year of clerical experience.
Equivalent Education and/or Experience
- None.
Certification/Registration/Licensure
For 62040-Patient Transportation and 82520 In-Patient Discharge Lounge:
- Must have Child Passenger Safety Certification within one year of hire and/or placement in job.
- Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:
- American Heart Association
- American Red Cross Rescuer
- Military Training Network
Required Tests for Placement
- None.
Skills or Special Abilities
- Must be able to demonstrate general clerical skills.
- Must be able to type.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and hospital staff.
Responsibilities
- Answers telephone, takes messages, routes calls and provides standard information to callers.
- Picks up, sorts, and delivers mail.
- Monitors office supplies and places orders to maintain required levels.
Receives information from various sources and maintains it in standard form. - Classifies and accurately files materials in a simple serial classification system, and indexes routine materials following standing instructions and/or precedent.
- Maintains files of documents. Posts, dates, and archives information to assure accuracy. Distributes material at established times and/or in accordance with predetermined channels.
- Types standardized forms, routine correspondence and reports.
Greets incoming visitors, exchanges information, and takes appropriate standardized action to ensure contacts are made. - Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer (internal as well as external) satisfaction and makes recommendations to supervisor.
- Stays abreast of changes to procedures to ensure quality service is provided. Attends inhouse seminars, reads internal publications, and integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
- Maintains a positive working relationship with co-workers to ensure efficient work processes.
- Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the Clerical area. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.
- Note: All responsibilities may not apply depending on the assigned role. Other duties may be required as assigned.
Job Accountabilities
- Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
- Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
- Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.
Skills Required
- One year of clerical experience
- General clerical skills
- Ability to type
- Effective communication with patients, visitors, and hospital staff
- Child Passenger Safety Certification within one year of hire for specified Patient Transportation or In-Patient Discharge Lounge assignments
- Current Heartsaver CPR completion card within 90 days of hire for specified Patient Transportation or In-Patient Discharge Lounge assignments
What We Do
Parkland Health first opened its doors in 1894 and is now one of the largest public hospital systems in the country. The hospital averages more than 1 million outpatient visits annually. Services include a Level I Trauma Center, the only verified burn center in North Texas and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The system also includes 20 community-based clinics, including primary care and women's clinics, 12 school-based clinics and numerous outreach and education programs. Parkland is the primary teaching hospital for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Despite our growth for more than 100 years, our mission and vision remain the same – to care for you and your family. Thank you for choosing Parkland.







