Secretary V — Speech Therapy — Amherst Community & Occupational Health

Mercy Health BSMH•Lorain, OH

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.
Successful completion of medical terminology course.
Computer skills – PMM and Excel strongly preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Good telephone skills.
Independent worker.
Accurate typing skills at 35 wpm.
Billing experience, IDC-10, coding and CPT terminology required.

Nice To Haves

Preference in providing support to multiple individuals/departments in fast-paced environment.
Prior registration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurate, efficient and courteous scheduling, pre-registration and registration of patients.
Completing outpatient charts with copy of face sheet and referral from physician.
Ensuring appropriate referral has been made and contacting physician’s office for accurate diagnosis if needed.
Completing abstracting for each patient.
Ordering supplies.
Performing general receptionist duties for the Rehab department.