Medical Secretary - Adirondack Cardiology

Salary Range

The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $18.00 to $23.62 per hour. (Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements).

Why Choose Glens Falls Hospital?

Attention all secretarial professionals! Do you have a passion for providing professional customer service and administrative assistance? If so, Glens Falls Hospital has the perfect opportunity for you! We are searching for a Medical Secretary to assist with a wide range of clerical and receptionist support services. The Medical Secretary position offers excellent job stability, comprehensive benefits, and a reliable daytime schedule.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (Responsibilities)

• Screen calls, using mature judgement to determine caller’s needs, referring to nurse or physician if necessary.

• Schedule appointments and make follow up appointments for other services on behalf of patients.

• Greet patients and ascertain all required documentation is on file and accurate, obtaining history from new patients.

• Prepare and maintain patient charts, ensuring all pertinent documentations are filed and coded appropriately.

• Sort incoming mail, including lab or tests results, routing appropriately and promptly.

• Review patients financial and/or insurance information, preparing appropriate referrals or other 3rd party forms and documents. Contacts insurers to secure referrals on behalf of patient.

• Review schedule and follow up with patients who have missed appointments, to determine reasons, advising clinical staff. Prepare daily schedules and all appropriate paperwork needed.

• Accept, record and receipt payments from patients or other sources, per procedures.
  

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• Education/Accredited Programs: High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum one (1) year of experience in a medical office setting. Successful completion of an AAS in health administration, business, finance, or related field preferred .
  

• Skills/Abilities:

  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Ability to transcribe and/or use a Dictaphone or similar applications
  • Ability to read and interpret medical documents
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals, sometimes in stressful situations