Medical Secretary- Orthopedic Private Practice

Excel Orthopaedic Specialists • Woburn, MA

1d • $20 - $26

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Medical Secretary to join a growing orthopedic specialty practice. This is a fast-paced, team-oriented role in a high-volume scheduling environment, requiring strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills. The Medical Secretary helps keep patients and providers organized and on track while coordinating appointments, referrals, authorizations, and care-related paperwork.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently.
• Strong phone and people skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a tight-knit organization.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with physical therapists, medical professionals, patients, and their families in a fast-paced environment.
• Efficient documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn.
• Comfort using electronic medical records (EMR).
• Personable, collaborative attitude and ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a healthcare or hospitality setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage provider schedules and templates.
• Schedule appointments, solve scheduling problems, and optimize schedules.
• Obtain, manage, and troubleshoot referrals and authorizations for visits, imaging, surgery, and procedures.
• Communicate proactively with clinical staff about issues concerning patient care.
• Complete pre- and post-operative paperwork, including work or school notes, disability paperwork, and medical necessity forms.
• Assist with scheduling outside appointments, including MRI and hospital-based procedures.
• Coordinate care and physician schedules through positive interactions with patients, physicians, providers, other administrative areas, and hospital departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed