Medical Secretary (Full-Time) Orthopaedic Specialty Institute Laguna Woods, CA Job Details Full-time From $23 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Computer operation Medical documentation Interpersonal skills Medical scheduling High school diploma or GED Desktop applications Organizational skills Computer skills Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description General Summary of the

Job:

This position is responsible for performing secretarial duties while utilizing a variety of medical skills, specific medical terminology and requires working under the direct supervision of a Physician. This is a Full-Time Non-Exempt position in Orange County. Essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to: Schedule patient appointments Verify insurance prior to patient visit Enter and update patient demographics Collect patient balances, co-pays, and estimates Obtain authorization for visits (HMO,WC) Answer phones Sort and distribute mail and/or faxes Medical records Cover other clinics as needed. Complete

EDD/FMLA

forms Support clinical staff with patient care tasks within scope Expectations

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow the chain of commands.
• Prioritize tasks by level of importance to meet deadlines.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner. Education and Experience
• High School Diploma required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Experience in Medical Office, 1 year required.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Understanding of EPM/EHR system.

Knowledge of medical insurance and workers compensation.

Skills:

Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making. Skill in analyzing, planning, organization, and prioritization. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective internal and external working relationships. Skill in verbal and written communication. Equipment Operated Standard office equipment including computers, iPad, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving, mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. There is a combination of office and clinical settings. Mental/Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms above shoulder level and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb; or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds, with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Requires working under stressful conditions. Some travel to satellite offices and meetings is required.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person