Medical Secretary Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Proficient in typing, telephone communication, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record.
• Associate degree from a medical secretary program or 2 years experience in an office setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs Electronic Insurance Verification or calls applicable insurance carriers.
• Registers patients; obtains necessary demographic, consent and insurance information from the patient and enters it in the computer.
• Scans applicable demographic, photo IDs, insurance cards, and any other necessary forms into the patient’s chart.
• Proficient in electronic signatures for consents through electronic device.
• Performs Electronic Insurance Verifications or calls applicable insurance carriers.
• Answers the telephone and directs calls and messages to the appropriate recipient.
• Schedules patient appointments with acknowledgment of how the patient would prefer the appointment confirmation through the EMR
• Manually confirms patient appointments, if necessary.
• Prepares the patient charts daily, as necessary.
• Communicate through messaging and Phone Notes in EMR.
• Schedules patient appointments with acknowledgment of how the patient would prefer the appointment confirmation through the EMR
• Manually confirms patient appointments, if necessary.
• Collects co-pays and payments via check, cash or debit/credit card.
• Prepare co-pay payments and other payments to practice billing department no later than 3 days from the date of service.
• Participates with any department quality indicators.
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly checklists as assigned with duties that may include office cleanliness, security, and other item requiring monitoring.
• Maintains compliance with all hospital policies as well as compliance with all State, Federal and CMS policies of licensing and certification.
• Responsible to maintain medical record privacy and security according to hospital policies and procedures at all times.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the hospital’s mission, vision and values as well as the service excellence standards while completing all tasks and responsibilities.
• Provides coverage for other DECH physician offices when necessary.
• Seeks out needed information by staying informed and involved by attending meetings; reading memos, policies, meeting minutes, newsletters, email and other appropriate information in a timely manner.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality, including observing appropriate break times and extending a scheduled shift when necessary to meet patient demands
• Performs duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures
• Other duties, as assigned, that are relevant to the position and department