Job Summary:

The Medical Secretary will provide daily administrative support to the physicians of the Division of Endocrinology.

Job Responsibilities:

• Greet patients, answer phones, triage calls and escalate urgent calls.
• Schedule and confirm patient’s initial appointments, schedule follow-up appointments and manage patient wait list. Appointments to be schedule in EPIC.
• Scan, organize and maintain patient files using EPIC EMR system and doctors’ paper file charts.
• Scan all patient clinical information (intake forms, insurance cards, etc.) into the EMR.
• Insurance verification using proper system (EPIC); ensure patients have appropriate referrals/authorizations for their visits.
• Communicate in a clear and concise manner any patient financial responsibility.
• Interact with pharmacies and insurance companies.
• Assist the Divisional Administrator and Practice Manager with practice reporting and investigation of third party carrier denials and underpayments.
• Collect and record patient payments at time-of-service, issue receipts, and file necessary forms for billing.
• Maintain the office in a neat and organized manner and stocked with supplies.
• File/Copy/Fax/Scan.
• Provide cross coverage of other secretaries in the Division when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of previous related work experience preferred.
• Must be prompt and polite with strong interpersonal skills, organized and able to multi-task.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must exhibit strong follow through, establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Epic experience preferred.

Hourly Rate Ranges: $20.91 - $34.62

Note: Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training and education.

61st Street Service Corporation

At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.