Description

This department primarily focuses working with physicians and advanced practitioners seeing patients in the office each day. We are willing to train motivated and dependable individuals seeking an organized work environment. This is a full time Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm position.  With offices in Burnt Hills, Saratoga Springs, and Clifton Park, this position will be working primarily between 2 offices but may to be asked to travel to all office locations as needed.  Location of residency will be considered when possible.

The Medical Secretary position is supported by several supporting departments within the practice including a reception/registration area, triage and call center, prior authorizations department, clearance request department, radiology authorization/scheduling department and medical records department. These supporting departments handle all follow up needs patients may have after being seen in the office. Your focus is on the patients in front of you.

Your primary duties will include but is not limited to:

• Schedule patients for procedures and follow-up visits
• Review preparation instructions with patients requiring procedures
• Provide patients with Lab/Radiology orders forms as needed
• Notify Pre-authorization department regarding scheduled procedures
• Notify Clearance department for any procedures requiring clearance
• Notify Radiology Authorization/Scheduling department for all radiology tests ordered

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Medical Office experience helpful
• Surgical/procedural scheduling experience helpful
• Strong Computer and EMR skills

Skills

• Knowledge of HIPAA
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as a team as well as individually
• Ability to multitask and prioritize

Hourly Range: $17.00-$21.00 - Pay rate varies based on skills, experience and qualifications

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, personal, and holidays, medical and dental insurance, 401K with match and Profit Sharing plan.