Medical Secretary

Job Title: Medical Assistant / Physician Practice Assistant

Location- New York New York10029

Pay- $20 to $21/hr

Shift- 8:00A - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday

MUST HAVE 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS A MEDICAL SECRETAR

YKNOWLEDGE OF INSURANCE VERIFICATIO

Job Summary

Provides secretarial and clinical support to physicians and advanced healthcare providers in an outpatient practice setting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments as needed.
• Take detailed clinical phone messages for physicians or advanced healthcare providers.
• Obtain insurance authorizations for procedures and diagnostic tests.
• Enter orders into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and prepare prescription refill requests for physician review and approval.
• Maintain tracking logs for test results and follow-up activities.
• Assist with maintaining medical charts and electronic medical records, including filing reports, test results, and patient forms.
• Coordinate surgeries and procedures, including scheduling, preparing charts, pre-admission documentation, and consent forms.
• Perform Medical Assistant duties when qualified, including:
• Venipuncture and EKGs
• Preparing exam rooms
• Organizing patient flow
• Assisting patients with walking, transferring, and dressing
• Collecting and processing specimens
• Performing point-of-care testing
• Taking vital signs
• Assisting providers during procedures
• Relaying instructions to patients and families
• Answer patient calls and provide appropriate information.
• Retrieve and edit physician correspondence from dictation services.
• Prepare physician correspondence and mailings.
• Function as a medical scribe when required.
• Compile documentation for surgical billing packages.
• Maintain, adjust, and confirm patient schedules.
• Help direct patient flow during office hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related healthcare experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/CCMA) required if performing Medical Assistant duties.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and HIPAA regulations.
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and/or medical billing systems preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Adaptability and flexibility in changing work environments.
• Ability to learn and apply new information quickly.
• Strong customer service and patient-focused approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated and proactive work ethic.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Education

• Associate Degree preferred; OR
• High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of two years of related experience.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program if performing clinical duties.

Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.