Medical Office Scheduler & Patient Care Coordinator

Urology Centers of Alabama; Grove Park (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Urology Centers of Alabama in Homewood, AL is seeking a Medical Secretary to manage day-to-day scheduling for physicians and coordinate routine clerical tasks to support patient care.

The ideal candidate will have strong medical terminology knowledge, prior medical office experience, proficiency with MS Office and EMR systems, and a commitment to HIPAA confidentiality. This is a full-time on-site role with varied duties.

Qualifications

• Must understand medical terminology.
• Experience in a medical office and physician clinic procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently or in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Fast and accurate typing of documents, emails, forms, and communications.
• Proficiency with PC, Windows, MS Office, EMR, and multi-line phones.
• HIPAA compliance and confidentiality awareness.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Manage physician schedules, including appointments, cancellations, and rescheduling.
• Handle telephone calls, messages, and follow-ups for patients and staff.
• Correspond with insurance companies.
• Enter charges daily into the EMR system and balance daily collections.
• Maintain patient accounts with updated personal and financial information.
• Assist with referrals, pre-certifications, and chart requests.
• Assist other secretaries and may travel to other offices as needed.
• Adhere to HIPAA guidelines and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Typing speed

MS Office proficiency

EMR system proficiency

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

EMR system

Multi-line telephone

Job description

Urology Centers of Alabama in Homewood, AL is seeking a Medical Secretary to manage day-to-day scheduling for physicians and coordinate routine clerical tasks to support patient care.

The ideal candidate will have strong medical terminology knowledge, prior medical office experience, proficiency with MS Office and EMR systems, and a commitment to HIPAA confidentiality. This is a full-time on-site role with varied duties.