Secretary V — Speech Therapy — Amherst Community & Occupational Health

Mercy Health•Amherst, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the accurate, efficient and courteous scheduling, pre-registration and registration of patients. Completes outpatient charts with copy of face sheet and referral from physician. Makes sure an appropriate referral has been made and, if needed, contacts physician’s office for accurate diagnosis. Billing experience, IDC-10, coding and CPT terminology required. Completes abstracting for each patient. Orders supplies and performs general receptionist duties for the Rehab department. Multiple locations, variable day time hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of medical terminology and coding practices
Approximately one to two years previous secretarial experience
Billing experience, IDC-10, coding and CPT terminology
Computer skills – PMM and Excel strongly preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Good telephone skills
Independent worker
Accurate typing skills at 35 wpm

Nice To Haves

Preference in providing support to multiple individuals/departments in fast-paced environment
Successful completion of medical terminology course
Prior registration experience preferred

Responsibilities

Accurate, efficient and courteous scheduling, pre-registration and registration of patients.
Completes outpatient charts with copy of face sheet and referral from physician.
Contacts physician’s office for accurate diagnosis if needed.
Completes abstracting for each patient.
Orders supplies and performs general receptionist duties for the Rehab department.