Medical Secretary III-Gastroenterology

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians • Baltimore, MD

19d

About The Position

Provides advanced administrative support to a department or one or more physicians. Performs high-level tasks, including typing correspondence, scheduling patient appointments for a limited number of physicians, and scheduling business appointments. Requires knowledge of medical terminology and insurance information. When an electronic system is in use, the position uses it according to the department and/or FPI standard operating procedures and processes. Other duties may be assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based on departmental needs.

Requirements

• Five or more years of related medical office experience.
• Accurate typing and data-entry skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Working knowledge of software used by the department.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Working knowledge of internet research tools.
• Knowledge of general customer service practices.
• Ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with team members and the public.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.
• Attention to detail.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Edit, format, and review documents and materials created by others, proofreading for grammatical, typographical, and basic content errors.
• Convert rough copy and drafts into final-quality reports, presentations, and documents; incorporate edits from multiple reviewers, add graphics and effects to presentations, and apply campus style guidelines.
• Draft and sign routine correspondence and reply to inquiries that do not require technical program knowledge.
• Develop, implement, and maintain paper and electronic filing systems that meet department needs and retention and information-security requirements; enter, update, and retrieve information and create reports as needed.
• Independently research, analyze, and summarize information and source materials for reports, and communicate findings orally and in writing.
• Provide advanced administrative support, including correspondence and appointment scheduling, and use applicable electronic systems in accordance with department and/or FPI procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The employer offers a total rewards package supporting employees' health, life, career, and retirement; further information is available through the linked employee benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED