What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Secretary position at Reservoir Medical Associates?
Medical Secretary
POSITION: Medical Secretary
STATUS: Non-Exempt
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
Medical Secretary performs a variety of administrative tasks to keep the Medical department running smoothly. The duties of Medical Secretary include but are not limited to scheduling appointment’s, tasking, managing patient flow, faxing, prescription request, referrals as well as any other duty assigned by supervisor. We are a growing Practice with eight physicians and one nurse practitioner. The Medical Secretary will be responsible for numerous administrative tasks in the front of the office, including many patient-facing responsibilities.
Consequently, we’re looking for a professional with excellent customer service skills and a genuine desire to help patients receive the care they need.
DUTIES:
- Welcomes patients to our office.
- Registers patients and collects co-payments.
- Handles phone calls and books appointments as appropriate.
- Verify insurance information over the phone when the patient makes the appointment, then again upon patient arrival.
- Task appropriate provider messages and follows-up.
- Checks-out patient and schedules next appointment’s prior to patient leaving the office.
- Coordinates diagnostic tests, treatments and other necessary care with appropriate facilities and professionals.
- Works together within his/her assigned team, to ensure that daily tasks are being done and assistance is being provided to the team.
- Request patient’s records before scheduled appointment.
- File and scanned all proper documentations in our EHR/EPIC system.
- Performs other duties as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma /GED required. College grad preferred.
- Mature, responsible individual; team-oriented.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Experience in health care or demonstrated interest in technical on -the- job training.
- Ability to work under pressure and flexibility to function in a heavy pace environment.
- Familiarity with insurance plans.
- Excellent phone manners
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,600.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Internal Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
- Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $41,600 - $52,000