Medical Secretary, Radiology, Per Diem, Cherry Hill

Virtua Memorial Hospital•Cherry Hill, NJ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Virtua Health is hiring a per diem Medical Secretary for its Radiology department in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. This on-site role provides secretarial and administrative support in a medical environment, using knowledge of medical terminology and procedures. The secretary compiles information, prepares reports, supports patient registration and billing, schedules appointments, handles calls and correspondence, and helps maintain patient flow and office operations. The schedule is two 8-hour shifts in six weeks. One shift is every third Tuesday of the month from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; the second varies according to department needs and may be a morning or evening shift or weekend coverage. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, computer proficiency, working knowledge of medical terminology, strong communication and organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to learn and follow department procedures. One year of experience in a medical setting is preferred, as is an associate’s degree in Medical Secretarial Science. The hourly rate is $18.89–$27.81 and varies based on experience, internal equity, and market data.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proficiency using computers for data entry, word processing, and report production.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills to interact with patients, medical staff, and internal and external clientele.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to use sound judgment to prioritize duties.
Familiarity with department policies and procedures, or the ability to learn and operate within those parameters quickly.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a medical setting.
Associate’s degree in Medical Secretarial Science.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and other visitors, maintain patient flow, and address and resolve routine inquiries.
Screen and handle calls and correspondence about materials, records, and patient appointments while following HIPAA guidelines.
Sort and distribute mail.
Perform general registration and billing; obtain pre-certifications; and verify coding, insurance, co-pays, medical records, and referrals.
Liaise with Patient Accounting and/or Physician Billing Services to clarify billing and charge issues as needed.
Produce, process, and maintain documentation and reports, including productivity and utilization reports, medical records, customer surveys, audits, financial reports, and staff certifications and licenses.
Schedule management appointments, meetings, and conferences; prepare meeting minutes and memos; and maintain calendars or itineraries for management personnel as requested.
Assist with orienting new office staff, participate in performance improvement initiatives, and coordinate and maintain support personnel schedules.
Lead the work of other clerical or administrative support personnel on a project basis or as needed to ensure smooth office workflow.
Maintain office equipment, ensure adequate par levels of office supplies, and maintain disposition of clinical materials as required by regulatory agencies.