Medical Secretary III-Medicine

Provides advanced administrative support to department physicians. Provides advanced administrative support to department or one or more physicians. Performs high level tasks, such as correspondence, scheduling patient appointments for physicians and business appointments. Perform Insurance Auths, schedule testing, and procedures. Requires knowledge of medical terminology and insurance information. Where the electronic system is in use, this position will utilize the system as documented in the department and/or FPI standard operating procedure and process; and other duties as assigned. Essential Functions Provides advanced administrative support to department physicians. Performs high level tasks, such as correspondence, scheduling patient appointments for physicians and business appointments. Perform Insurance Auths, schedule testing, and procedures. Attends meetings and create minutes and documents. Drafts routine correspondence, to include but not limited to FMLA documents, peer reviews. Develops, implements, and maintains electronic systems which meet department needs and satisfy requirements for retention and information security. Enters, updates, and retrieves information as needed. Creates reports as needed. EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred Five or more years related medical office experience Accurate typing and data entry skills Excellent organization skills Working knowledge of software used by department Proficiency in MSOffice (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook) is a must; working knowledge of internet research tools Knowledge of general customer service practices Ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with team members and public Ability to work in a team environment. Must be self-motivated and self-starter Attention to details Self-starter and ability to work independently in a dynamic and rapid changing environment Total Rewards University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Maryland Faculty Physicians