Medical Secretary, Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Per Diem, Multiple Locations!

Virtua Health•Voorhees, NJ

2d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Virtua Health is hiring a per-diem Medical Secretary for Cardiopulmonary Rehab at its Rohrerw location. The role provides secretarial and administrative support in a medical environment, applying knowledge of medical terminology and procedures. The secretary compiles information, prepares reports, supports patient registration and billing, manages communications and appointments, and helps maintain efficient patient and office workflows. The position is on-site and part-time, with a first-shift schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proficiency using computers for data entry, word processing, and report production.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills for interacting with patients, medical staff, and internal and external clientele.
Strong organizational skills and sound judgment in prioritizing duties.
Familiarity with department policies and procedures, or the ability to learn and work within them quickly.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a medical setting.
Associate’s degree in Medical Secretarial Science.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and visitors, maintain patient flow, and address routine inquiries.
Screen and handle calls and correspondence involving materials, records, and patient appointments while following HIPAA guidelines.
Sort and distribute mail.
Perform registration and billing tasks, obtain pre-certifications, and verify coding, insurance, co-pays, medical records, and referrals.
Liaise with Patient Accounting and/or Physician Billing Services to clarify billing and charge issues.
Produce, process, and maintain documentation and reports, including productivity and utilization reports, medical records, customer surveys, audits, financial reports, and staff certifications and licenses.
Schedule management appointments, meetings, and conferences; prepare meeting minutes and memos; and maintain management calendars or itineraries as requested.
Assist in orienting new office staff, participate in performance improvement initiatives, and coordinate and maintain support personnel schedules.
May lead clerical or administrative support personnel on assigned projects or as needed to ensure smooth office workflow.
Maintain office equipment, ensure adequate office-supply levels, and manage clinical materials as required by regulatory agencies.