What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Secretary/Receptionist position at Urgent Care Now?
SUMMARY
As a Medical Secretary, you will be responsible for many administrative support duties, such as greeting patients, performing check-in and check-out procedures and processing payments.
This position requires a warm and inviting disposition, as you will be the first point of contact for our patients and their families.
STATUS: Part-Time/Per-diem *Evening availability during the week is a requirement.* Weekend availability also a must.
LOCATION:
Urgent Care Now
60 Barrett Dr., Suite A
Webster, NY 14580
ATTRIBUTES
Greeting, acknowledging and directing everyone who walks through the door, being sensitive to each patient’s needs and fears
Excellent telephone, customer service and communication skills
Adapt quickly to office routine and to work with frequent interruptions
Basic knowledge of patient accounting and insurance systems
Knowledge in medical terminology and protocol
Job Description
Registration & Verification. Complete the registration process for patients as defined by Urgent Care Now policy; verify insurance eligibility/coverage and obtain necessary precertification/authorization when applicable
Data entry and basic computer skills such as excel, word, outlook etc
Basic knowledge of the requirement for patient schedule and collecting payments
Must pay attention to detail, stay organized, be flexible, and have good communication skills
Billing & Payments: Collect and process payments when applicable
Knowledge of patients’ rights and medical-legal aspects for release of information (i.e., HIPAA guidelines)
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Graduate, One (1) year of experience in medical setting preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Healthcare setting:
- Private practice
Medical specialties:
- Urgent Care
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable with working 12-13 hour shifts?
- Do you have weekend availability?
- Do you have evening availability (approximately 5:00pm - 10:00pm)?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
- Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $-1