Medical Secretary – Home Care/Hospice

HealthPartners•Saint Louis Park, MN

6d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Health Partners/Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Medical Secretary to join our Home and Community Services team! The Medical Secretary provides quality secretarial support for designated department, management, and staff. Assists in the completion and maintenance of routine projects and programs. Supports the process of care delivery to Health Partners/Park Nicollet Home and Community Services.

Requirements

Proficient in word processing and office procedures.
Working knowledge of office practices and protocol.
Must be able to work under pressure, at times, to meet deadlines and last minute assignments.
Must be detail oriented, well organized, and able to keep confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

One-year post secondary college preferred.
Previous experience in a medical setting preferred.
Previous secretarial experience preferred.
Understanding of medical terminology and Medicare is beneficial.
Personal computer, fax, photocopier, printers, etc.

Responsibilities

Managing incoming calls and directing them to clinical staff.
Assisting with Hospice patient registration.
Handling release of information requests by coordinating with internal and external teams to ensure records are sent accurately and in compliance with regulations.
Welcoming staff, faxing documents, and sorting mail.
Assisting patients/families in connecting with triage nursing staff.
Putting together patient admission packets.
Building lab sample kits.
Registering patients with a medical examiner.