Medical Secretary/Administrative Assistant

ENT Medical Services is a private physician practice conveniently located off I-80 in Iowa City. Our practice has specialized in treatment of the ear, nose and throat since 1957. We are looking for the right personality to complement our dedicated team. You will be rewarded with a highly competitive salary and benefit package that includes health, life and dental insurance, 401(k)/Profit sharing, generous PTO (Paid Time off), Flex Benefits, and your birthday is one of your holidays. We value our time with family and friends, so routine work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Unlike other employers, you will enjoy convenient, free parking right outside the entrance to our building. Job Responsibilities As a Medical Secretary/Administrative Assistant, you will provide clinical and administrative support for a physician practice. The most important job responsibility is positive customer service for patients, visitors and fellow employees. You will be responsible for patient related clerical functions. A typical day for you will involve answering patient phone calls, scheduling appointments, preparing patient charts, scheduling surgeries, handling requests for information and assisting the physician with various clerical duties.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Answering calls and scheduling patient appointments Scheduling surgeries with patients as requested by physician Obtaining pre-certifications and authorizations for surgery and other tests Scheduling CT's, MRI's, Sleep Studies, labs, doctor referrals and other tests as requested by physician Documenting in the electronic health record Collection and posting of co-pays Processing patient correspondence Monitoring the licensing and certification dates for the physician to make sure credentials are up-to-date Assisting other departments as needed Job Requirements Positive, friendly, polite personality is the most important requirement Excellent computer skills. Ability to quickly navigate computer screens. Physician office or Hospital experience Medical Terminology knowledge Experience with Insurance authorization and pre-certification requirements EHR/EMR experience Greenway Health Intergy software experience preferred Solid grammar skills and multi-tasking skills Ability to travel one day a week to satellite office(s) to assist physician Think about the following qualities: Do people routinely comment on your positive outlook? Do supervisors and co-workers compliment you on being a quick learner? Are you an energetic person who likes working at a fast pace in a multi-tasking position? If you answered yes to these questions, you are a person who will enjoy working with us. This is a great opportunity for a team-oriented Medical Secretary/Administrative Assistant with excellent customer service skills and an outgoing personality. We look forward to hearing from you.

Work Remotely No Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Otolaryngology Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

physician office: 1 year (Preferred) health care: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person