Medical Secretary/Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title Medical Secretary

Job Summary

Performs a variety of medical office secretarial and clerical duties and some administrative tasks which require knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.

General Accountabilities Types and proofs correspondence, memoranda, reports, proposals, technical papers, manuscripts and related materials. Transcribes dictation relating to medical histories, physical examinations, discharges and other special notes. Types medical reports from rough draft, copy or tape. Schedules patient appointments, answers general questions, obtains authorizations and pre-authorizations for patient care services. Schedules appointments with ancillary departments or other care providers as needed. Maintains master calendar for physician(s). Completes required paperwork or documentation. Processes insurance forms and maintains logs. Coordinates submission of appropriate charges to billing department. Inserts laboratory results into patient charts. Files charts according to established procedures. Reads and prioritizes incoming mail. Provides assistance in the day-to-day administration of department. Establishes and maintains files and records. Oversees equipment and office supply inventories and initiates or approves service requests and supply orders. *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: A few months to one year of related experience

Skills Excellent verbal and written communication Service orientation Coordination Time management Monitoring