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Northwell Careers

Medical Secretary- FlexStaff (TEMP)

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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

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Job Description

Medical Secretary position is located in Danbury, CT.
Expected Duration:
13 weeks
Schedule:
Mon-Fri 8-hour shifts between 7:30 am - 5:30 am - Flexible 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 year
Desired:
Prefer previous work experience in the medical field. A knowledge of medical insurance, managed care plans and the medical referral process is preferred. •Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The salary range for this position is $20.00-$26.00/hour. Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Northwell Health. Candidates should check Northwell Health Careers for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.