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UF Health
Medical Secretary | Neurology Downtown | Days | Full Time
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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.
$38,088 / year median in Florida
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Job Duties Provides administrative support utilizing knowledge of medical terminology and procedures in a medical environment. Using independent judgment and initiative, supports the Faculty and Administrator. May report directly to the Administrator and/or designee. Applies professional, medical secretarial expertise, exercising initiative and proficient organizational skills, to perform a variety of secretarial duties. Exhibits confidentiality, flexibility and accountability. Prioritizes heavy work volume in a fast paced environment. Performs duties independently and initiates judgment in handling difficult or critical situations. Responsibilities Essential Functions
- Performs general office duties.
- Arranges travel, prepares itineraries, completes travel reimbursement documentation and submits necessary paperwork.
- Types correspondence from dictation or handwritten notes. Records and types minutes from departmental meetings.
- Maintains physician files/roster/calendars, schedules and arranges meetings, attends division meetings and takes minutes as needed. Maintains electronic and hard copy files.
- Maintains inventory of equipment and office supplies.
- Prepare, edit, and distribute correspondences. Processes incoming and outgoing mail.
- Maintains electronic and hard copy files.
- May input demographic and clinic information into Divisional patient data bases.
- Additional duties as assigned may vary.