Medical Secretary
About The Position
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Under the direct supervision of the Health Information Management Manager, maintains medical record integrity with the proper processing and analyzing outpatient medical records. Full-time benefited position working 80 hours per pay-period. Days of work are Monday - Friday, No weekend or Holidays. JOB FUNCTIONS Analyzes the daily outpatient medical records. Analyzes series records daily. i.e. ED, Physical Rehab, Cardio Pulm Rehab, ST, PT, OT, etc. Prints and distributes final x-ray reports read by consulting radiologic group. Also faxes facesheets to this group for billing purposes. Assists hospital staff, physicians, patients, and guests with inquiries regarding medical information. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Requirements
- High school level of knowledge preferred with a one or two year college level Medical Secretary or Medical Record Technician curriculum.
- Must demonstrate some working knowledge in the use of a computer terminal.
- Two years’ experience as a Medical Secretary is preferred.
- Employee must be able to demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of medical terminology, accuracy, good grammar, and punctuation skills.
- Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at JRMC. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees are also expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule.
- Average analytical ability is necessary when organizing reports.
- Responsible for maintaining standards of this position. Leader shall be contacted if questions arise.
- Communicates well with co-workers, other hospital staff, physicians, and guests.
- Employee must realize the importance of confidentiality at all times.
- The identification of patient medical records must be accurate.
- Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
- Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the major requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
- Visual acuity and color perception necessary for performing routine procedures.
- Participates in and complies with JRMC Safety Management Program.
- Maintains knowledge of and observes Standard Precautions.
- OSHA Job Classification: Category II position, employee does not have exposure to blood borne pathogens.
- A comprehensive background check and drug screening will be conducted as a condition of employment for this role.
- A urine drug screening is required for all positions and must be completed within 30 days of the date of hire.
- Visual Observation - Continuously
- Standing - Occasionally
- Walking - Occasionally
- Sitting - Continuously
- Hands and Finger Dexterity - Continuously
- Reaching with Hands and Arms - Continuously
- Climbing - Rarely
- Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling - Rarely
- Hearing/Listening - Continuously
- Tasting or Smelling - Never
- Working Inside - Continuously
- Working Outside - Never
- Working in Extreme Heat - Never
- Working in Extreme Cold - Never
- Working with Hazardous Materials - Never
- Noise - Rarely
- Working in Dirt/Dust - Never
- Driving - Never
- Lifting / Carrying / Pushing / Pulling: Up to 10 pounds - Occasionally
- Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally
- Up to 50 pounds - Rarely
- Up to 75 pounds - Never
- Up to 100 pounds - Never
- Over 100 pounds - Never
Responsibilities
- Analyzes the daily outpatient medical records.
- Analyzes series records daily. i.e. ED, Physical Rehab, Cardio Pulm Rehab, ST, PT, OT, etc.
- Prints and distributes final x-ray reports read by consulting radiologic group.
- Also faxes facesheets to this group for billing purposes.
- Assists hospital staff, physicians, patients, and guests with inquiries regarding medical information.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
