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Northwell Health
Medical Secretary B - Adult Health Center - Danbury, CT
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What they do
A Medical Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, insurance and billing processes and medical records management. Works with physicians and other clinicians. May gather intake information from patients scheduled for appointments at an office.
$44,674 / year median in Connecticut
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Medical Secretary B
- Adult Health Center
- Danbury, CT Northwell Health
- 3.7 Danbury, CT Job Details Full-time $17.00
- $31.
Title:
Medical Secretary B- Adult Health Center
- Danbury, CT
- Full time
- Monday
- Friday
- 8:00am to 5:30pm
Summary:
Provides secretarial support to department ensuring accuracy of patient's records.Responsibilities:
1. Ensures accuracy of patient's information. 2. Enters demographic information into computer. 3. Organizes and performs the general functions of the office: filing, typing, schedule patient testing as required, and pre-cert testing as needed. 4. Answers the telephone and gives information to callers, schedules appointments and routes calls or contacts appropriate staff to assure that effective communication occurs. 5. Types information from notes to produce documents relating to the patients, physicians, or the office management. 6. Monitors customer satisfaction and outcomes in conjunction with the office and medical staff. Resolves problems and measures improvements. 7. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 8. Performs other duties as assigned.Education Skills Experience:
HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Other Information:
Required:
Data entry and MS Word required.Minimum Experience:
one yearDesired:
Prefer previous work experience in the medical field. A knowledge of medical insurance, managed care plans and the medical referral process is preferred.Salary Range:
$17.00- $31.