Medical Secretary - Chicago/Float Pool

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush • Chicago, IL

1d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) is seeking a self-motivated, highly organized, and communicative Medical Office Secretary to join their team at an outpatient clinic in Chicago. This full-time position, Monday through Friday, involves clerical, reception, and administrative duties within physician practices, reporting to the Director of Operations, physician, and clinical staff. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a service-focused environment and aims to provide a personalized, high-touch patient experience. The candidate must be able to multitask effectively.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service and communication skills within the team and to patients
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, emphasis on word, excel, and outlook.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment including problem solving, decision making, strategic thinking, planning, and communication.
• Superior organization skills

Responsibilities

• Functions as a liaison between patients, physician practices, internal departments, hospitals and other organizations.
• Close collaboration with the physicians and staff.
• Prepares charts for clinic day.
• Interface with surgery scheduler as needed.
• Educates patients on the logistics of surgery; location, time, what to bring and how to prepare.
• Completes correspondence including faxing, mailing, work comp reports, draft letters, and maintenance of medical appointment schedules for the practice.
• Responsible for assisting in organizing any meetings, private records reviews and depositions for assigned physician.
• Represents physicians by screening incoming telephone calls; recording and transmitting messages; receiving/announcing scheduled attorneys, salespeople and/or visitors.
• Screen potential patients and visitors; arranging referrals to other health care providers; scheduling appointments for consultations, x-rays, lab tests, physical therapy, MRI's, CT scans, etc.
• Organize and maintain the practice calendar.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• 401(k) Employer Contribution.
• Pet Insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA).
• HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Eligible for quaterly bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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