Medical Secretary (Dr. Barghi)

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush • Joliet, IL

11d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is seeking a full-time Medical Secretary to provide administrative assistance to Dr. Alejandro’s office and serve as a liaison among patients, families, clinical staff, physician practices, internal departments, hospitals, and other organizations. The position is based at the Chicago clinic and works Monday through Friday during the day, with no weekends or holidays. The ideal candidate has strong communication, multitasking, time-management, organizational, and initiative-taking skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills with team members and patients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, including problem-solving, decision-making, strategic thinking, planning, and communication.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Flexibility and readiness to be available.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
• Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison among patients, physician practices, internal departments, hospitals, and other organizations.
• Collaborate closely with the physician and staff.
• Prepare charts for clinic days.
• Interface with the surgery scheduler as needed.
• Educate patients about surgery logistics, including location, time, what to bring, and how to prepare.
• Complete correspondence, including faxing, mailing, workers’ compensation reports, and draft letters, and maintain medical appointment schedules.
• Help organize meetings, private records reviews, and depositions for the assigned physician.
• Screen incoming telephone calls, record and transmit messages, and receive and announce scheduled attorneys, salespeople, and visitors.
• Screen potential patients and visitors; arrange referrals to other healthcare providers; and schedule consultations, X-rays, lab tests, physical therapy, MRI scans, CT scans, and other appointments.
• Organize and maintain the practice calendar.

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, and Dependent Care FSA).
• HSA employer contribution when enrolled in a high-deductible health plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunity to grow and develop a career with an industry leader.

What This Job Offers

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