Medical Secretary

Job Brief

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Job Description

• ● Receive and assist patients as needed
• ● Type medical documents (e.g. physician dictations and patient charts)
• ● Maintain detailed patient and medical records
• ● Manage office communications (e.g. phone, correspondence)
• ● Schedule medical appointments
• ● Work with insurance companies to process claims
• ● Process invoices, bills and payments
• ● Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information

Job Requirements

• ● Proven experience as a medical secretary or similar administrative position
• ● Knowledge of medical terminology, regulations and medical office procedures; knowledge of medical coding is strongly desired
• ● Experience processing insurance claims
• ● Familiarity with basic bookkeeping
• ● Knowledge of MS Office, databases and EHR systems
• ● Outstanding communication skills
• ● Patience and discretion
• ● Organizational and multitasking skills
• ● High school diploma; additional training in Medical Administration is a plus