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HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital
Department Secretary Medical Imaging
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$39,473 / year median in South Carolina
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Department Secretary? At HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. Job Summary and Qualifications Imaging Department Secretary provides administrative and clerical support to the imaging/radiology department. This role ensures smooth daily operations by handling scheduling, patient records, communication, and other office duties while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies. What you will do in this role: Answers telephone and performs clerical tasks Enters orders into Medi-tech for all Imaging procedures Checks and obtains any missing doctors' orders for all modalities if needed Secretary has necessary paperwork filled out by patient Enters patients home medications for Medication Reconciliation process Coordinates with Registration and Scheduling regarding patient orders and appointments Pulls the failed fax log daily and faxes any reports that failed Faxes reports to physicians not on auto-fax, as well as Disability Services Takes physician reports to medical records as needed Checks fax machine routinely for incoming orders or film requests Burns CDs for patients and obtains release form for records Prepares waiting room daily, ensuring it is neat, and lights and TV are on Wipes down chairs and tables to help reduce the spread of infections Contacts physicians for Radiologist or technologist regarding patient studies performed Mails CDs via FedEx or regular mail when requested by release form What qualifications you will need: High School Diploma/GED required Prior office or front desk experience is preferred Benefits HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts