Medical Secretary Job at University of Maryland Medical System in Bel Air

Job Description

1. Answer and screen telephone calls, review voicemails and handle routine inquiries and refer non-routine matters to appropriate persons.
2. Schedule patient appointments and testing.
3. Organize and prepare the necessary information, reports, records, charts and correspondence before the patient arrives for appointment.
4. Obtain necessary registration information on patients, necessary referral forms and authorizations to forward to billing.
5. Open and determine appropriate distribution of mail. May handle routine matters on own initiative upon instruction.
6. Perform a variety of routine and non-routine clerical duties, including the operation of office equipment.
7. Faxing, mailing or scanning appropriate information (i.e. test results, consult notes, preoperative results, correspondence, etc.) to referring physicians.
8. Schedule appointments for providers as needed and maintain his/her appointment calendar.
9. Maintaining inventory of office supplies (i.e. paper, pens, envelopes, etc.)
10. Complies with established departmental policies for attendance, punctuality, procedures, and safety. Complies with organizational policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education

High school graduate; medical terminology; computer skills; ICD and CPT coding

Experience

• 1-2 years medical office experience, background in general office work.
• Goof organizational and excellent customer service skills required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Pay Range: $17.00-$22.80

Other Compensation (if applicable): n/a

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