Medical Secretary III-Medicine

University of Maryland Emergency Medicine•Baltimore, MD

152d•$44,200 - $66,400

About The Position

Provides advanced administrative support to department physicians. Performs high level tasks, such as correspondence, scheduling patient appointments for physicians and business appointments. Perform Insurance Auths, schedule testing, and procedures. Requires knowledge of medical terminology and insurance information. Where the electronic system is in use, this position will utilize the system as documented in the department and/or FPI standard operating procedure and process; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
Five or more years related medical office experience
Accurate typing and data entry skills
Excellent organization skills
Working knowledge of software used by department
Proficiency in MSOffice (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook) is a must; working knowledge of internet research tools
Knowledge of general customer service practices
Ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with team members and public
Ability to work in a team environment. Must be self-motivated and self-starter
Attention to details
Self-starter and ability to work independently in a dynamic and rapid changing environment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance information

Responsibilities

Provides advanced administrative support to department physicians. Performs high level tasks, such as correspondence, scheduling patient appointments for physicians and business appointments. Perform Insurance Auths, schedule testing, and procedures.
Attends meetings and create minutes and documents.
Drafts routine correspondence, to include but not limited to FMLA documents, peer reviews.
Develops, implements, and maintains electronic systems which meet department needs and satisfy requirements for retention and information security. Enters, updates, and retrieves information as needed. Creates reports as needed.