Full-Time Medical Secretary
Our adolescent-young adult medical practice is seeking a full-time medical secretary. Prior experience is a must. Ideal candidates have a positive work ethic, attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills. As medical secretary, your primary responsibility is to ensure that our patients have a positive experience and continue to promote the pre-eminent nature of our practice. Other responsibilities include managing order in the office to help facilitate efficiency for the physician by creating and maintaining systems for medical records, appointment scheduling, confirming appointments, and patient flow.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in medical terminology, ICD-10 coding, and medical administrative support
- Experience in medical office settings with strong clerical and administrative skills
- Strong computer skills and ability to handle patient service effectively
Duties include:
· Interacting with patients who have complex medical conditions on a daily basis, in person, over the phone and through email communication
· Meeting and greeting visitors and patients, and directing or accompanying them to the appropriate physician
· Managing appointments for new patients, follow-up, sick visits and ensure that the physician has ample time for each patient as well as confirming all appointments
· Help patients fill out forms to record their personal information, medical histories and insurance details
· Process laboratory specimens and complete proper laboratory order forms
· Handle sensitive medical information with care while respecting all state and federal laws and regulations regarding patient privacy
· Maintain exam rooms, including stocking and preparation
· Knowledge of medical terminology and ICD10 coding
· Prior authorization for diagnostic testing and prescriptions
· Preparation of school/work forms, medical necessity letters, absent/late notes
· Preparation of charts and encounter forms
· Work directly with the physician to triage and facilitate patient care
· A desire to learn and an ability to have compassion for all patients is a must
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free flu shots
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- Medical administrative support: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10028 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
