Medical Office Scheduler & Patient Care Coordinator

Urology-Centers-of-Alabama; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Urology Centers of Alabama invites applications for a Medical Secretary to manage physicians’ schedules and coordinate clerical tasks for patient care at the Homewood location.

The role requires medical terminology knowledge, prior medical office experience, and strong interpersonal skills to interact with diverse patients and staff. Proficiency with MS Office, EMR systems, and multi‑line phones is essential.

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Prior experience in a medical office.
• Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently or in a team in a fast paced environment.
• Proficient at typing documents, emails, forms and communications.
• Familiar with office equipment including PC, Windows, MS Office, EMR, multi‑line phone, copier, fax.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and UCA guidelines.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Manage physician schedules: appointments, cancellations, rescheduling.
• Handle calls from patients, other physicians, and staff; take messages and follow up.
• Enter charges daily into the EMR system.
• Balance daily collections and forward to Homewood office.
• Process medical records requests and referrals.
• Verify patient insurance and demographics; assist with admissions and consults.
• Assist other secretaries and travel if needed; attend staff meetings.
• Adhere to UCA policies and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Medical terminology

Medical office experience

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork / independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

MS Office

PC Windows

Telephone system

Job description

Urology Centers of Alabama invites applications for a Medical Secretary to manage physicians’ schedules and coordinate clerical tasks for patient care at the Homewood location.

The role requires medical terminology knowledge, prior medical office experience, and strong interpersonal skills to interact with diverse patients and staff. Proficiency with MS Office, EMR systems, and multi‑line phones is essential.