Medical Office Secretary: Scheduling, Transcription & Records

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC); Towson (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Towson, MD seeks a detail-oriented medical secretary to provide secretarial support for the department, including word processing, transcription, and patient scheduling. The role requires accuracy in medical terminology and strong organizational skills, with a minimum of three years' experience and a high school diploma.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, pre-registering patients, coordinating appointments, preparing schedules, and assisting with staff

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of medical terminology and standard office procedures.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate clearly.
• Accurate proofreading of letters, forms, and other documents.

Responsibilities

• Types letters, reports, and patient-related documents from dictation or drafts and maintains patient files.
• Schedules and coordinates patient appointments, pre-registers patients, and verifies insurance coverage.
• Verifies patient testing orders and conducts appointment verification calls; orders office supplies.
• Participates in staff orientation and education.

Skills

Medical terminology

Office practices

Office software

Instruction following

Proofreading

Arithmetic

Filing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

GBMC HealthCare in Towson, MD seeks a detail-oriented medical secretary to provide secretarial support for the department, including word processing, transcription, and patient scheduling. The role requires accuracy in medical terminology and strong organizational skills, with a minimum of three years' experience and a high school diploma.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, pre-registering patients, coordinating appointments, preparing schedules, and assisting with staff