Medical Secretary

Saratoga-SCHDY Gastroenterology•City of Saratoga Springs, NY

3d•$17 - $21•Hybrid

About The Position

SSGA is a leading Gastroenterology practice with 17 physicians and 13 advanced practitioners, including a state-of-the-art Endoscopy Center. Due to rapid patient growth and the need to support more providers, we are expanding our Medical Secretary Department. This department works closely with physicians and advanced practitioners who see patients in the office daily. We are open to training motivated and dependable individuals who seek an organized work environment. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. The role will primarily cover two offices, with potential travel to all office locations as needed. The Medical Secretary position is supported by several departments, including reception/registration, triage/call center, prior authorizations, clearance requests, radiology authorization/scheduling, and medical records. These departments manage all patient follow-up needs after office visits, allowing the Medical Secretary to focus on patients present in the office.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Medical Office experience helpful
Surgical/procedural scheduling experience helpful
Strong Computer and EMR skills
Knowledge of HIPAA
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work as a team as well as individually
Ability to multitask and prioritize

Responsibilities

Schedule patients for procedures and follow-up visits
Review preparation instructions with patients requiring procedures
Provide patients with Lab/Radiology orders forms as needed
Notify Pre-authorization department regarding scheduled procedures
Notify Clearance department for any procedures requiring clearance
Notify Radiology Authorization/Scheduling department for all radiology tests ordered