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UB Neurosurgery, Inc
Medical Secretary
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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.
$43,124 / year median in New York
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Rate of Pay $21-$22 per hour - Requires travel to
Orchard Park and Niagara Falls Job Title:
Medical Secretary Reports To:
Site Manager Department :
Secretarial Status:
Hourly/Non-Exempt Under limited supervision, performs full-range of medical office duties, including but not limited to the duties listed below.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare clinics; getting outstanding office notes, all testing that was ordered is in charts Scan and direct patient records into the EMR system from Kaleida bin. Schedules office visits and diagnostic testing and enters appointments into the appropriate EMR System. Obtains authorizations as required for testing if the authorization department is not available and future visits. Answer incoming patient phone calls regarding their appointments, testing, and other questions. All patient phone calls returned within 24 hours. Make sure all referrals are in place for office visits. Performs other related duties as required.Qualifications:
- Graduation from a Medical Assistant / Medical Office training program or 2-5 years medical office experience.
- Experience with clinical protocols preferred.
- Extensive EMR Experience, Preferably Medent.
- Computer skills, especially Microsoft Office, browsing Internet.
- Excellent Customer Service skills.
- Must have good organizational skills.
- Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and multi-task.
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when handling difficult clients/stressful situations.