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UPMC

Medical Secretary, UPMC

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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.

$42,784 / year median in Pennsylvania

+3% projected growth

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Medical Secretary for the Sleep Lab Fulltime 40 hrs Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. AFSCME union
Posted:
September 9, 2026
Purpose:
Serves as receptionist for the Department; transcribes reports; types other material from prepared copy, i.e., requisitions; files reports, authorizations, patient cards and other related material; prepares x-ray film folders for interpretation and for filing purposes.
Responsibilities:
Serves in capacity as receptionist in Department, including receiving of patients, visitors, and other guests and making sure they are handled in timely and proper manner. Files reports, correspondences and other related material accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner onto patient's chart. Answers telephone promptly and courteously and maintains free flowing accurate communications. Accurately and efficiently charges patients' account by use of a hospital computer system. Takes and delivers messages and relays calls and messages in a timely and accurate manner. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt to clinical treatment and instructional aspect of care to all stages of the life cycle and to various stages of health and disease. Performs typing/transcription of patient records and all other departmental documents and correspondence in a timely, efficient and accurate manner. Sorts and distributes incoming mail to appropriate department personnel in a timely and accurate manner. Performs any other office related functions that would be appropriate for a secretary in the Department. Maintains the patient medical records by keeping them neat, current, properly assembled and stored in proper place. Makes copies of reports as requested and forwards to requesting individual, department or physician.