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Univ of Louisville Dental School
Front Desk Dental Receptionist
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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.
$38,302 / year median in Kentucky
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Greet, direct and interview patients. Enter demographic data in the computerized patient information system. Answer telephone calls and handle inquiries. Schedule patient appointments. Compile patient charts. Serve as cashier; accept payments from patients; enter financial data into computer; issue receipts; balance cash drawer at end of day; set up payment contracts; work with insurance companies to obtain pre-authorizations; track payments and troubleshoot issues. Additional HIPAA / privacy training upon hiring; Infection Control training.