Secretary/Referral Coordinator

Secretary/Referral Coordinator 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 1542 South Bloomington Street, Greencastle, IN 46135 Part-time

PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL 60

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Part-time Shift Assignment/Hours :

1st

Variable Reports To:

Clinic Manager

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, and organize the activities and office of the Pain Management Center. Assists pain management staff in delivery of optimal patient care.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies tat these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment. Accurately schedules surgical procedures and office visits. Observes for conflicts and coordinates necessary staff and equipment needs. Proper side or side is identified. Allows for adequate procedure time based on surgeon history or requested amount. Accurately receives and transmits information to and from physician's offices in regards to patient files Collects, processes, and secures physician office co-payments Transmits charge sheets to billing service in a timely, accurate manner Responds to changes in workload and responsibilities Answers telephone promptly, directs calls appropriately, and relays messages Maintains adequate and appropriate amounts of stationary, forms, and office supplies Knowledge of all supplies used in the clinic. Assist with maintaining stock by coordinating courier visits Greets visitors, sales reps, students, and physicians upon arrival. Directs visitors to desired destination Performs various clerical duties such as copying, filing, typing, statistical information gathering, and others as requested Able to manage multiple priorities effectively Stamp and put together patient encounter packets Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Required:

none

Desired:

State ID/Driver's License Education:

Required:

High School diploma or equivalent

Desired:

Associate's degree in Medical Secretarial Sciences or related field

Experience:

Required:

Previous secretarial experience. Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with Microsoft Office programs Good organizational and communication skills

Desired:

Previous secretarial experience in a healthcare setting Certified Medical Assistant

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, twisting, sitting, and standing. The associate must help transport patients and be able to lift fifty pounds or more. The individual must have excellent hand-eye coordination with the ability to grasp, push, and pull, have fine finger dexterity and manipulation. The associate must be able to reach work above the shoulders. This position requires corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. The associate must have excellent verbal skills to communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers.