Medical Secretary - Surgical Practices (Entry Level)(Flexible Scheduling Options for Per-Diem Positions)
About The Position
Description The Impact You Can Make The Medical Secretary manages the reception function of the office / practice in a professional manner, accommodating the patient, physician, and resources available. Team Impact Greet patients and ascertain all required documentation is on file, and accurate, obtaining history from new patients: and greet visitors, salespersons, determine nature of business and physician availability. The Glens Falls Hospital Impact Mission Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting. How You Will Fulfill Your Potential Responsibilities Screen calls, using mature judgement to determine callers needs, referring to nurse or physician if necessary. Schedule appointments, and make follow up appointments for other services on behalf of patient. Greet patients and ascertain all required documentation is on file, and accurate, obtaining history from new patients: and greet visitors, salespersons, determine nature of business and physician availability. Prepare and maintain patients charts, ensuring all pertinent documentations are filed Sort incoming mail, including lab or tests results, routing appropriately and promptly. Review patients financial and/or insurance information, preparing appropriate referrals or other 3rd party forms and documents. Contacts insurers to secure referrals on behalf of patient. Education/Experience: Successful completion of high school or has a high school equivalency diploma Previous clerical/office training and/or education with medical terminology preferred Skills/Abilities: Ability to effectively communicate with patients, staff, students, and physicians. Ability to provide excellent customer service to a variety of people. Ability to promote and work in a team setting. Possess strong skills in: Computers Problem solving Multi-tasking Prioritizing Licenses/Certificates/Registrations: None required Communities We Serve Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
Requirements
- Successful completion of high school or has a high school equivalency diploma
- Previous clerical/office training and/or education with medical terminology preferred
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, staff, students, and physicians.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to a variety of people.
- Ability to promote and work in a team setting.
- Possess strong skills in: Computers Problem solving Multi-tasking Prioritizing
Responsibilities
- Screen calls, using mature judgement to determine callers needs, referring to nurse or physician if necessary.
- Schedule appointments, and make follow up appointments for other services on behalf of patient.
- Greet patients and ascertain all required documentation is on file, and accurate, obtaining history from new patients: and greet visitors, salespersons, determine nature of business and physician availability.
- Prepare and maintain patients charts, ensuring all pertinent documentations are filed
- Sort incoming mail, including lab or tests results, routing appropriately and promptly.
- Review patients financial and/or insurance information, preparing appropriate referrals or other 3rd party forms and documents.
- Contacts insurers to secure referrals on behalf of patient.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
