Medical Secretary

Orthopaedic Specialty Institute Medical Group of Orange County • Mission Viejo, CA

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About The Position

This position is responsible for performing secretarial duties while utilizing a variety of medical skills, specific medical terminology and requires working under the direct supervision of a Physician. This is a Full-Time Non-Exempt position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Understanding of EPM/EHR system.
• Knowledge of medical insurance and workers compensation.
• Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making.
• Skill in analyzing, planning, organization, and prioritization.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective internal and external working relationships.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an Orthopedic Practice/Medical Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments
• Verify insurance prior to patient visit
• Enter and update patient demographics
• Collect patient balances, co-pays, and estimates
• Obtain authorization for visits (HMO,WC)
• Answer phones
• Sort and distribute mail and/or faxes
• Medical records
• Cover other clinics as needed.
• Complete EDD/FMLA forms
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow the chain of commands.
• Prioritize tasks by level of importance to meet deadlines.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

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