Medical Secretary/ Checkout

Full Time
Altoona, PA 16602
Posted
Job description

General Summary: Greets, instructs and schedules patients and visitors in an efficient, courteous, and timely manner. Serve a liaison between patient and medical support staff.

Reports to: Patient Care Manager Administrative Manager

Education:

1. High school education or GED.

2. Previous experience with hospital or medical office helpful.

3. Knowledge of medical terminology desirable.

4. Computer skills required.

Physical demands: May requires you to sit for long periods of time with some bending and walking. Possess the ability to work under stress and have a high level of concentration and energy.

Required knowledge and skills: Good verbal communication and organizational skills. Exhibit a caring and compassionate manner. Computer skills required. Flexibility with work schedules and maintain effective working relationship with patients, employees, and the public.

Principle Duties:

1. Carry out orders from physicians and other providers regarding patient care. Schedule additional testing and place testing orders based on urgency.

2. Instruct patients on all tests ordered and preps given.

3. Be accurate with all scheduling and document all interactions with patients in the EMR.

4. Obtain necessary signatures on all consent and other forms.

5. Schedule follow up appointments when necessary.

6. Report problems or irregularities to supervisors.

7. Take messages and provide patients with accurate information.

8. Perform other duties as assigned

9. Attends required meetings.

10. Maintain patient confidentiality following HIPAA guidelines.

11. Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner.

12. Support company’s policies, procedures, and practices.

13. Collect patient payments

14. Obtain authorizations for tests as needed

The above statements reflect the general outline considered necessary to describe the principle functions of this job. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

  • Outpatient
  • Private practice

Medical specialties:

  • Gastroenterology

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks required at all times. Covid vaccines strongly encouraged. We will be following whatever vaccine mandate is in in place at the time per the OSHA and CMS guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Altoona, PA 16602: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location

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