Medical Secretary

Medical Secretary# Medical SecretaryLegal Address - Plymouth, NH 03264## OverviewPosition TypePer DiemJob ShiftDays## QualificationsJob Title: Medical Secretary/Receptionist – White Mountain Eye CareAre you an enthusiastic, motivated customer service professional with a passion for helping others? Join our team as a Medical Secretary/Receptionist in our White Mountain Eye Care practice and play a pivotal role in helping our patients receive quality eye and vision care. If you thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment and excel at providing exceptional customer service, we want to hear from you!About Speare Memorial HospitalSpeare Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving dozens of communities in the Lakes Region. We are passionately committed to providing exceptional, local care to our friends, families, neighbors, and communities at large.Mission: To work together to serve the needs of our patients and community.Vision: A community where all can achieve optimal health.Values: Kindness, Collaboration, Patient & Family-Centered, Safety, Excellence, Efficiency, and Professionalism.What You’ll Do:* Screen and process all incoming calls and schedule patient appointments, including prior authorizing diagnostic studies, consultations, and referrals with other physicians as directed by the physician.* Verify that all patient and insurance information is complete and accurate and that referrals are on file and up-to-date as indicated by the patient’s insurance policy.* Collect all co-pays and payments due on patient’s account.* Schedule and prior authorize diagnostic studies, consultations and referrals with other physicians as directed by the physician providing copies of necessary documentation for these appointments.* Run missing charges reports, claim edit and unapplied credit reports, and credit card reports.* In accordance with established procedures, copy and forward medical record requests upon receipt of appropriate release of information.* Process, scan, and file incoming, outgoing, and interdepartmental correspondence, diagnostic reports, pathology reports and other associated paperwork to their designated areas.What We’re Looking For:Required:* High School Graduate* Prior experience in a medical office* Typing and computer skills* Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing* Ability to work independentlyPreferred:* 1-3 years’ experience in a medical office* Experience with Meditech or other electronic medical records system.* Medical Terminology.* Knowledge of insurance policies and guidelines, and confidentiality policies and procedures.Why Join Speare Memorial Hospital?* Community Connection: Be part of an organization deeply invested in local health and wellness.* Collaborative Culture: Work alongside dedicated professionals who genuinely care about their work and each other.* Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education and career development.* Comprehensive Benefits:* Competitive salary* Health, dental and vision insurance* Health savings accounts with employer contributions* 403(b) retirement plans with generous employer contributions* Lifestyle Savings Account reimbursement program* Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment programs* Employee recognition and appreciation programs* Generous Earned Time accrual* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* Life insuranceOur CommitmentSpeare Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to serve our equally diverse community.Join us in our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our community. #J-18808-Ljbffr