Offsite Medical Secretary II-MSW-PT Days

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

13d•Remote

About The Position

The Offsite Medical Secretary II provides secretarial support to the supervising physician in an offsite practice setting. Responsibilities include telephones, reception, patient scheduling, obtaining authorizations/precertification, and maintenance of medical records, as assigned. This role involves preparing stat reports, maintaining up-to-date logs, and providing follow-up. The Medical Secretary II works directly with the Supervisor and Administration to maintain the physician's schedule on a daily basis.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
2-4 years of administrative experience, preferably in a health care/practice environment
Medical Assistant certificate program completion is required if performing Medical Assistant duties

Responsibilities

Clerical, reception and telephone support for the supervising physician.
May schedule appointments for patients.
Acquires insurance authorizations for procedures and tests ordered by physician.
May enter orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepare prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician, subject to review and approval.
Maintains logging system as required for tracking test results.
Assists in the maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).
Prepares charts, pre-admissions and consent forms as necessary.
Retrieves physician correspondence from dictation service.
Prepares physicians mail correspondence.
Compiles documents for surgical billing packages if appropriate to practice.
Helps direct patient flow during practice hours.
Discuss payment arrangements with patients prior to office procedures/visits.
Collect patients copayment/account balance.
Assist with credentialing.
Payment posting and record keeping.
Open and close physicians schedules.
Assist supervisor/manager with staff schedules and coverage.
Assist with front desk duties training.
Performs other duties as assigned.