Medical Secretary (Orthopedic Practice)
About The Position
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) is seeking a full-time Medical Secretary for Dr. Garrigues, a leading orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery. This role provides administrative assistance to the physician's office and serves as a liaison between patients, families, and clinical staff. The ideal candidate will possess high standards, excellent communication and multi-tasking skills, exceptional time-management and organization capabilities, and the ability to take initiative. This position requires travel to clinics in Chicago, Oak Brook, and Naperville.
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.
- Flexible and readily available.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Functions as a liaison between patients, physician practices, internal departments, hospitals and other organizations.
- Close collaboration with the physician and staff.
- Prepares the 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 to organize 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
