MEDICAL SECRETARY

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Purpose: Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group is looking for a Medical Secretary to join the Bariatric Surgery office located in Hartford. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. This person is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and care to all patients and clients and is responsible for the coordination of administrative tasks. The Medical Secretary has administrative responsibilities including patient greeting, check-in, answering phones, triaging phone calls, scanning, scheduling appointments and procedures for exams and regularly communicating with office staff.  The medical secretary prepares and maintains patient charts and obtains pre-certifications and authorizations for patients' exams. What You Will Do: Contributes to overall quality of care by treating all patients with respect and dignity Provides exceptional customer service in person and over the phone with patients, staff, and family members Maintains proficiency with office computer systems. Performs clerical duties in a fast-paced environment Supports clinical staff with clerical and clinical tasks with positive energy Minimum Requirements: Education Associates preferred 1 -2 years' experience in healthcare Medical Secretary/equivalent on-the-job experience required Epic experience preferred Excellent computer abilities. Excellent written, oral communication and customer service skills. Familiarity with medical terminology. Position Highlights and Benefits: Great benefits effective on first day Competitive pay Mission-Driven Team Environment Full-Time Days We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.