Medical Secretary - Annapolis Thoracic Surgery

Position Objective

About the role

The position requires proficient and correct use of all facets of medical practice software to ensure the integrity of patient database information.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician with Neurosurgical research projects and administrative responsibilities such as making CME arrangements, organizing meetings, depositions and lectures.
• Performs daily business operations such as handling petty cash, processing charge entry, posting, preparation of bank deposits and reconciliation.
• Consistently verifies patient appointments, insurances and surgical authorizations and photocopies and files patient identification and insurance cards.
• Answers and screens office calls and greets and schedules patient appointments in a timely manner.
• Consistently edits and mails various letters to patients including surgical posting notices and instructions.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic personal computer and keyboard skills (35 wpm).
• One year of clerical/billing experience in a medical office setting.
• Medical records experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Pleasant telephone voice which conveys hope, enthusiasm, and support, and has the ability to listen intently to the caller, using a headset effectively.

Qualifications

• CPOE (if required to place orders).

Skills

• Proficient use of medical practice software.
• Administrative and research project management.
• Customer service and appointment scheduling.
• Document preparation and filing.
• Telephonic communication and multitasking.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Retailment Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year).
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Paid Holidays.
• Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees.
• Wellness Programs.
• Employee Assistance Programs and more.