Medical Secretary (Orthopedic Practice)

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush • Chicago, IL

4d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) is seeking a full-time Medical Secretary for Dr. Alejandro, a leading orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery. This role provides administrative assistance to the physician's office and acts 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 is located at our Chicago clinic.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Healthcare experience strongly 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.

What This Job Offers

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