Medical Secretary

Overview

Medical Secretary role at Upstate Medical University

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• Answer incoming calls from patients and referring providers; process referrals and coordinate the surgeon s multiple schedules, including clinic appointments, surgery schedules, administrative and academic schedules.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned, including checking schedules and coordinating with surgical schedulers; sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure information is complete and filed appropriately; obtaining insurance authorizations and pre-certifications and, as necessary, attaining authorizations through appropriate websites or by contacting insurance companies directly.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities such as respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; communicating problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor and maintaining open lines of communication with the surgeon; facilitates communication between patients and surgeon.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum:
  High school or equivalent and two years of directly related medical secretary/office experience. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred:
  Previous experience in an ambulatory medical office and use of computer systems such as Epic, Word, Outlook, Chartmaxx, etc. Knowledge of PCMH preferred.
• Work days:
  Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

G3: $16.00 - $25.88. Salary information shown is a general guideline and based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.

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