Medical Secretary - Glens Falls Hospital Medical Group Centralized Support

Glens Falls Hospital•City of Glens Falls, NY

8h•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Glens Falls Hospital is searching for a Medical Secretary to assist with a wide range of clerical and receptionist support services. This position offers excellent job stability, comprehensive benefits, and a reliable daytime schedule. The mission of Glens Falls Hospital is to improve the health of people in its region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in a medical office setting.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to transcribe and/or use a Dictaphone or similar applications
Ability to read and interpret medical documents
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals, sometimes in stressful situations

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of an AAS in health administration, business, finance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Screen calls, using mature judgement to determine caller’s needs, referring to nurse or physician if necessary.
Schedule appointments and make follow up appointments for other services on behalf of patients.
Greet patients and ascertain all required documentation is on file and accurate, obtaining history from new patients.
Prepare and maintain patient charts, ensuring all pertinent documentations are filed and coded appropriately.
Sort incoming mail, including lab or test results, routing appropriately and promptly.
Review patients financial and/or insurance information, preparing appropriate referrals or other 3rd party forms and documents. Contacts insurers to secure referrals on behalf of patient.
Review schedule and follow up with patients who have missed appointments, to determine reasons, advising clinical staff. Prepare daily schedules and all appropriate paperwork needed.
Accept, record and receipt payments from patients or other sources, per procedures.