What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Secretary position at trinityhealth?
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group is looking for a Medical Secretary to join our Oncology team. The Medical Secretary functions in a supportive role of the healthcare team and is responsible for secretarial and direct patient care duties to ensure the efficient operations for the department. What will you do: Performs patient greeting and check in Manages all incoming calls and provides exceptional customer service in person and over the phone with patient, staff and family members and triaging phone calls as appropriate schedules appointments and procedures for exams and regularly communicating with office staff. prepares and maintains patient charts and obtains pre-certifications and authorizations for patients’ exams. Coordinates daily patient flow. Rooms patient (including documenting chief complaint, allergy, vitals, medication Explains test procedures to patients and interprets purpose as directed by physician Maintains proficiency with office computer systems. Performs clerical duties in a fast-paced environment Supports clinical staff with clerical tasks with positive energy Minimum Qualifications Associate degree Medical Administrator Certificate preferred CPR certified. Minimum of one-year experience in hospital, medical environment, or health related field preferred Good interpersonal skills, knowledge of outpatient routines/procedures, good judgment appropriate to assigned responsibilities Highlights Full Time Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team. Engaged leadership. Competitive Compensation and excellent benefits available on first day Facility Information 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.