Medical Secretary

Sanford Health • Rapid City, SD

2d • $16 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This role is responsible for maintaining patient records, coordinating patient services, and functioning as a point of contact for medical staff, patients, caregivers, and other healthcare organizations. The Medical Secretary will perform clerical duties, including answering telephones, distributing mail, preparing and filing paperwork, ordering and storing supplies, and managing department schedules. They will also be responsible for greeting and directing visitors, relaying information and messages to staff, and filing documents and test results within medical records. Depending on the department, this role may also track physician renewal and credentialing, as well as vacation schedules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Post secondary education or equivalent training in a healthcare or business related field is preferred
• One year of applicable experience

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient records
• Coordinates patient services
• Functions as a point of contact for medical staff, patients, care givers, and other healthcare organizations
• Performs clerical duties including answering telephones, distributing mail, preparing and filing paperwork, ordering and storing supplies, and the schedules for the department
• Responsible for greeting and directing visitors, relaying information and messages to staff
• Files documents and test results within medical records
• May track physician renewal and credentialing as well as vacation dependent upon department

What This Job Offers

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