What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Secretary (Days Mon-Fri) position at Medical Clinic of Houston, L.L.P.?
Company Profile
Founded in 1968, Medical Clinic of Houston, L.L.P. ("MCH") is an independent, multi-specialty physician group practice. Our goal is to provide excellent medical care in a compassionate and service-oriented environment utilizing the latest medical technology. MCH specializes in adult (ages 17 ) Internal Medicine and also offers the following sub-specialties: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, and Medical Oncology/Hematology.
At MCH, our patients have same-day access to comprehensive in-house ancillary and diagnostic support services including: non-invasive cardiology studies e.g., stress sestamibi, treadmill, and echocardiogram; sleep disorder testing; chemotherapy and other infusion services; laboratory; diagnostic imaging including x-ray, mammography, ultrasound, bone density studies, CT, and MRI; nutrition and diabetes education; and executive and corporate health and travel services.
Summary
A Medical Secretary/Assistant schedules appointments/ tests, relays telephone messages, prepares, organizes, and regulates medical records, transmits documents, assists with calendar management and physician call scheduling, maintains office inventory, and regulates billing documents. A Medical Secretary/Assistant also escorts patients for examination and the initial interview, obtains physical measurements and historical health information, and schedules appointments and/or tests. Lastly, a Medical Secretary/Assistant obtains specimens, gives select medications, provides patients with information about their appointments and/or treatments, and assists other employees and physicians, as needed.
Primary Responsibilities
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
- Understands and is responsive to patients’ needs and concerns.
- Interacts with patients in a caring, sensitive manner.
- Ensures office area is organized, stocked, and sanitary.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient medical and financial information in all methods of communication.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- previous medical secretary or MA experience required.
- BLS certification preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Able to stand at least 75% of the time.
- Able to lift, position, push and/or transfer patients.
- Able to sit, walk, carry 50 lbs., push, pull, reach, handle, bend, kneel, and crouch.
- Has manual and finger dexterity.
Equal Employment Opportunity
MCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which MCH is firmly bound. MCH will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with MCH on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.