Medical Secretary

Trinity Health•Hartford, CT

About The Position

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group is looking for a Medical Secretary to join our Oncology team. The Medical Secretary functions in a supportive role of the healthcare team and is responsible for secretarial and direct patient care duties to ensure the efficient operations for the department.

Requirements

Associate degree
CPR certified.
Minimum of one-year experience in hospital, medical environment, or health related field preferred
Good interpersonal skills, knowledge of outpatient routines/procedures, good judgment appropriate to assigned responsibilities

Nice To Haves

Medical Administrator Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Performs patient greeting and check in
Manages all incoming calls and provides exceptional customer service in person and over the phone with patient, staff and family members and triaging phone calls as appropriate
schedules appointments and procedures for exams and regularly communicating with office staff.
prepares and maintains patient charts and obtains pre-certifications and authorizations for patients’ exams.
Coordinates daily patient flow.
Rooms patient (including documenting chief complaint, allergy, vitals, medication
Explains test procedures to patients and interprets purpose as directed by physician
Maintains proficiency with office computer systems.
Performs clerical duties in a fast-paced environment
Supports clinical staff with clerical tasks with positive energy