Medical Office Secretary

BJC HealthCare; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Eligible

Job summary

BJC HealthCare's BJC Medical Group in Alton, Illinois is seeking a full-time Medical Office Secretary to support physicians with front-office duties, schedule management, and patient education. This role offers a day shift, 40 hours per week, with benefit eligibility.

Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of relevant experience and a High School Diploma or GED. This position emphasizes efficient front-office operations and compassionate patient service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Makes office visit appointments, hospital appointments for test and admissions and obtains appropriate referrals, forms and other pertinent information.
• Educates patients on procedures for hospital tests and admissions.
• Dispatches finished medical records to appropriate parties as directed.
• Maintains records of incoming and completes transcriptions.
• Takes incoming calls and determines the appropriate care service to administer to patients; manages physician schedules.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Come join our team as a full-time Medical Office Secretary with BJC Medical Group in Alton, Illinois, this is a rare opportunity to join a great team!

• Preferred Medical Office Experience
• 40-Hours per week
• Day Shift
• Benefit Eligible
• NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS

Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.

BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Medical Office Secretary performs front office duties in support of physicians in a medical office setting.

Responsibilities

• Makes office visit appointments, hospital appointments for test and admissions and obtains appropriate referrals, forms and other pertinent information.
• Educates patients on procedures for hospital tests and admissions.
• Dispatches finished medical records to appropriate parties as directed.
• Maintains records of incoming and completes transcriptions.
• Takes incoming calls and determines the appropriate care service to administer to patients; manages physician schedules.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer