Medical Secretary

Job Summary

We are seeking a Medical Secretary to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, Your energetic and proactive approach will help streamline appointment scheduling, patient intake, medical record management, and billing processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of medical terminology and healthcare systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to quality patient care while working in a fast\-paced, dynamic environment.

Duties

• Manage patient scheduling, appointment confirmations, and rescheduling using various EMR (Electronic Medical Record)
• Greet patients at the front desk with professional phone etiquette and provide exceptional customer service.
• Verify insurance coverage, perform insurance verification, and handle billing and collections related to medical services, including Medicare and other payers.
• Review and update patient medical records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist with documentation review, including CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), ICD\-9, and ICD\-10 coding for accurate medical billing and medical coding processes.
• Facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers, including answering multi\-line phone systems and managing appointment reminders.
• Maintain and organize medical records, files, and documentation, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to health information management standards.
• Support clinic operations by managing office supplies, filing, and performing clerical tasks such as data entry, typing, and using Microsoft Office applications.

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• Assist with billing processes, including claims submission, follow\-up on unpaid claims, and collections.

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• Perform other administrative duties such as faxing, scanning, and managing patient intake forms to ensure efficient clinic workflow.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Medical Secretary, Medical Administrative Assistant, or in a similar medical office role.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD\-9 and ICD\-10\), CPT coding, and medical billing procedures.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems
• Experience with insurance verification, Medicare, and healthcare reimbursement processes.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy clinic setting.
• Exceptional communication skills, including phone etiquette and patient service orientation.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office, data entry, and health information management software.

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• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and confidentiality standards.

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• Office management, clerical, and front desk experience preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast\-paced environment while maintaining professionalism and a positive attitude. Join our team and be part of a healthcare environment that values energetic, proactive professionals committed to delivering outstanding patient care and administrative excellence!

Job Type: Part\-time

Pay: From $17\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person