Medical Secretary Gi Phy Prac

Summary

JOB SUMMARY : Performs a variety of secretarial functions to assist physicians practice administrator in the office setting. Works in conjunction with other staff members to ensure efficient and effective operation of the office. Places, receives and screens telephone calls; determines nature of call and provides general information, referring more complex calls to other team members. Greets, screens and directs visitors, patients, sales representatives, etc. Schedules appointments, maintains calendars, arranges meetings and conferences, and makes travel arrangements. Serves as liaison to Human Resources and Payroll. May maintain payroll. May transcribe from a Dictaphone. Services the needs of patients in the Medical Office. Schedules patient appointments, post-surgery, etc. Performs pre-registration or registration by interviewing patients and obtaining relevant information e. g. , personal demographics and health insurance information. Obtains necessary authorizations. Assists patients in examination room when needed. Adheres to all hospital infection control and safety policies.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Formal working knowledge; equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years college)
• Experience: Required: * 1-3 years Education: Required: Preferred: * High School / GED

Additional Information

As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.