Medical Secretary - Rehabilitation & Wellness Center (Entry Level)

Glens Falls Hospital • Gansevoort, NY

21d • $18 - $24

About The Position

The Medical Secretary manages the reception function of the office / practice in a professional manner, accommodating the patient, physician, and resources available.

Requirements

• Successful completion of high school or has a high school equivalency diploma
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, staff, students, and physicians.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to a variety of people.
• Ability to promote and work in a team setting.
• Possess strong skills in: Computers Problem solving Multi-tasking Prioritizing
• None required

Nice To Haves

• Previous clerical/office training and/or education with medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

• Screen calls, using mature judgement to determine callers needs, referring to nurse or physician if necessary.
• Schedule appointments, and make follow up appointments for other services on behalf of patient.
• Greet patients and ascertain all required documentation is on file, and accurate, obtaining history from new patients: and greet visitors, salespersons, determine nature of business and physician availability.
• Prepare and maintain patients charts, ensuring all pertinent documentations are filed
• Sort incoming mail, including lab or tests 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.

What This Job Offers

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