Secretary/Referral Coordinator

PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL•Greencastle, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, and organize the activities and office of the Pain Management Center. Assists pain management staff in delivery of optimal patient care. Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.

Requirements

Previous secretarial experience.
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with Microsoft Office programs
Good organizational and communication skills
High School diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

State ID/Driver's License
Associate's degree in Medical Secretarial Sciences or related field
Previous secretarial experience in a healthcare setting
Certified Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

Accurately schedules surgical procedures and office visits.
Observes for conflicts and coordinates necessary staff and equipment needs.
Proper side or side is identified.
Allows for adequate procedure time based on surgeon history or requested amount.
Accurately receives and transmits information to and from physician's offices in regards to patient files
Collects, processes, and secures physician office co-payments
Transmits charge sheets to billing service in a timely, accurate manner
Responds to changes in workload and responsibilities
Answers telephone promptly, directs calls appropriately, and relays messages
Maintains adequate and appropriate amounts of stationary, forms, and office supplies
Knowledge of all supplies used in the clinic. Assist with maintaining stock by coordinating courier visits
Greets visitors, sales reps, students, and physicians upon arrival.
Directs visitors to desired destination
Performs various clerical duties such as copying, filing, typing, statistical information gathering, and others as requested
Able to manage multiple priorities effectively
Stamp and put together patient encounter packets
Other duties as assigned