Medical Secretary, Orthopedics
About The Position
Medical Secretary Fulltime –8a to 4:30 PM UC Orthopedics Every Patient. Every Encounter. Every Day. At University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH), you will join a highly dedicated and supportive team that has been providing high quality care to the community of Harford County for over 100 years. We proudly serve our patients and our community with unwavering commitment and exceptional care. It's our passion for people that motivates us to do great work every single day. Consistently named among the top 100 Best Places to Work in Maryland, our team members have the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and stimulating environment. We are seeking new and experienced Medical Secretaries to join our extraordinary team!
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must have either one (1) year of previous customer service experience or completed an accredited or approved Administrative Assistant program within the last 12 months
Nice To Haves
- Previous healthcare or medical office experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Answer telephone calls, handle routine inquiries, and refer non-routine matters to appropriate persons.
- Obtain, complete and follow up on all necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
- Maintains records and ensures documentation is scanned into patient records.
- Schedule patient appointments and tests, coordinating with appropriate personnel as necessary.
- Schedule return visit appointments as appropriate assuring smooth functioning.
- Assist team with all facets of preparing for patient visits or processing post visit documentation.
- Assure completion of Consent to Treat, HIPAA and other forms as appropriate.
- Maintain electronic patient charts.
- Organize and prepare the necessary information, reports, records, charts and correspondence before the patient arrives for appointment.
- Obtain necessary registration information on patients, co-pays, necessary referral forms and authorizations to forward to billing.
Benefits
- A supportive, collaborative, and continuous learning work environment
- A comprehensive benefits package to support your health and a balanced lifestyle - including health, vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
- 403(b) savings plan with company match
- Generous tuition reimbursement to support your continuing education and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
