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.
Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $18.13 - $25.71 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Paid parental leave AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Computer literacy High school diploma or GED Full Job Description At WHA, we're a team, passionate about humanizing healthcare. We're inspired by the diverse stories, strength and resilience of our patients and the unique choices they make in pursuing health for themselves and their families. We envision a world where every person has the opportunity to achieve their optimal health and we're here to support that journey with personalized, culturally competent care and knowledge. We are looking for a friendly and compassionate person to welcome and greet patients, schedule appointments, collect co-pays and answer phones. This is a 40 hr/wk position, Monday-Friday, with some evenings and weekends required at both our NW Perinatal West & East clinics. DUTIES Greets patients and visitors in person or on the telephone, answers or refers questions to the appropriate recipient. Records and collects co-pays, deposits, and account payment and prints receipts. Notifies clinical or other appropriate WHA staff of patient's arrival. Obtains records, performs data entry, verifies and updates personal, health, billing and insurance information. Scans and updates insurance information into patient's account. Examines patient's electronic medical record and demographics for required information for the next day appointments. Notes missing information, co-pays, or balances due on patient account per WHA guidelines. Collects the necessary information when patient arrives for their appointment. Ensures reception area and waiting room are clean and neat.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED required Ability to multi-task and prioritize efficiently Customer service experience required, medical office experience preferred Knowledge of keyboarding, data entry and basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office products Excellent people skills a must! WHA is 2023's #1 Largest Women-Owned Business in Oregon and Clark and Skamania Counties from the Washington-Portland Business Journal.
Benefits:
Medical/Vision, Dental/Orthodontia, 401(k),
Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance, Employer Paid Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Employer Paid Maternity Leave, Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Long Term Care, Flexible Spending Medical, Dependent Care, & Transportation Accounts, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Life Balance, Employee Assistance Program, Childbirth Education Classes & Breastfeeding Support Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis:
Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. Please be specific with dates of positions, skills, and educational experiences related to the job you are applying for within your application materials. Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Oregon employers are required by a number of state and federal agencies to display a variety of workplace notices and posters, including:
