Medical Secretary

General Summary of the Job:This position is responsible for performing secretarial duties while utilizing a variety of medical skills, specific medical terminology and requires working under the direct supervision of a Physician. This is a Full-Time Non-Exempt position.Essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to:Schedule patient appointmentsVerify insurance prior to patient visitEnter and update patient demographicsCollect patient balances, co-pays, and estimatesObtain authorization for visits (HMO,WC)Answer phonesSort and distribute mail and/or faxesMedical recordsCover other clinics as needed.Complete EDD/FMLA forms ExpectationsMaintain confidentiality.Follow the chain of commands.Prioritize tasks by level of importance to meet deadlines.Complete tasks in a timely manner. Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma required.Basic computer skills required.1 Year Experience in an Orthopedic Practice/Medical Office required. Performance Requirements:Knowledge:Understanding of EPM/EHR system.Knowledge of medical insurance and workers compensation.Minimum of 1 year experience in front office, clinical setting. Skills:Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making.Skill in analyzing, planning, organization, and prioritization.Skill in establishing and maintaining effective internal and external working relationships.Skill in verbal and written communication.Equipment OperatedStandard office equipment including computers, iPad, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving, mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. There is a combination of office and clinical settings.Mental/Physical Requirements