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The Medical Secretary II performs all secretarial functions to include but not limited to answering phones taking messages scheduling appointments maintaining files edit and proofread materials distributing correspondence. The Medical Secretary II is responsible for monitoring patient check in and check out and performing other duties as assigned.

COMMUNICATIONS AND COLLABORATION :

Protects the privacy and confidentiality of patients and employees. Addresses patients families visitors co-workers and physicians with courtesy and respect. Respects patients rights by addressing patient

by name and maintaining confidentiality. Collaborates with the patient significant others and ancillary departments to become a multidisciplinary health care team whose goal is to provide care that is continuous and well-coordinated.  Accurately maintains charts files and identification numbers. Obtains verifies and documents required patient information.

PATIENT SUPPORT :

Responsible for patient check-in and discharge scheduling.

PRIMARY CARE OFFICE REGISTRATION :

Facilitates an efficient and professional registration process through the attainment of demographic and financial information via face-to-face registration that is pertinent to appropriate reimbursement and statistical analysis. Responsible for entering information accurately in both the Medical Records and Patient Billing systems. Ensures completion and accuracy of all registration forms and documents and schedules follow-up visits into proper systems. Prints daily clinic schedules prepares new patient information packets answers telephone and triages calls / questions as appropriate. Collects physician practice authorizations enter appropriate information in both registration / billing systems. Instructs patients to obtain referrals as needed. Assists with follow up directly with referring physician office as needed. Explains general policies related to registration co-payments referrals pre-authorizations and deductibles as well as policies related to physician billing and different specialty services within UMSJMG

Qualifications : Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

2 year / Associates Degree (Preferred)

Experience and Skills

Required Skills : Strong Verbal Communications Skills Strong Written Communications Skills General

Clerical Skills Basic Computer Skills Multi Line Telephone Operational Skills Excellent Organizational Skills

Strong Customer Services Skills

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Typing,Athenahealth,Clerical Experience,eClinicalWorks,Insurance Verification,Medical office experience,Office Experience,Computer Literacy,Medical Terminology,CPT Coding,Epic

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1