Senior Medical Secretary
Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
Under supervision, the Senior Medical Secretary is responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, administrative, and organizational tasks. This role focuses on patient flow and maintaining a positive image of the physician's practice.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Approximately 2 or more years of prior related experience
- Previous experience using computerized appointment scheduling systems
- Previous experience using electronic Medical Record (eMR) system
- Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9, and ICD-10 coding
- Working knowledge of third party payor reimbursement - Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care and commercial insurance
Nice To Haves
- Experience with EPIC computerized appointment scheduling systems
- Experience with EPIC-Care electronic Medical Record (eMR) system
Responsibilities
- Responsible for front-end revenue cycle processes, which may include but is not limited to, the check-in/check-out of patients and collection/reconciliation of time-of-service payments, as applicable. May also discuss patient’s responsibility for payments.
- If applicable, ensures that patients provide any pre-visit documentation, pre-certifications or authorizations for medical services as needed, and/or a referral, if required.
- Schedules, confirms, re-schedules and cancels appointments for both new and existing patients using the scheduling application. Monitors schedules for wait lists, re-schedules and cancellations.
- May assist with coordination of follow-up care including scheduling of laboratory/diagnostic tests and prescription requests.
- Maintains physicians’ administrative (research and academic) and clinical/surgical schedules.
- Prepares charges and payments for submission to the billing office.
- Identifies delinquent accounts for collection activities. Reviews status of accounts with physician to determine next steps.
- Assists with physicians’ research activities, if applicable.
- Assists in the preparation of lectures and presentations.
- If applicable, prepares travel arrangements for business purposes; prepares travel schedule and presentation documents for conferences and lectures.
- Updates physicians’ CV and credentialing documentation as needed.
- Initiates and prepares written correspondence as needed and based on functional needs.
- May be responsible for chaperone duties during patient exams as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
