Medical Secretaries

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; Sur place; USD 25 390 - 51 890; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Course Advisor is hiring a Medical Secretary in the United States. In this role, you will perform vital secretarial duties, manage appointments, maintain medical records, and communicate effectively with both patients and staff. Strong skills in speaking, writing, and using various office technologies are essential. This position offers a chance to work in a growing field with significant job opportunities expected in the coming years. Join us to support essential healthcare functions and improve patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to effectively convey information to others.
• Demonstrated active listening skills.
• Willingness to help others proactively.
• Strong understanding of written communication.
• Excellent writing capabilities.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.

Responsabilités

• Greet visitors and assist them appropriately.
• Schedule patient appointments and confirm details.
• Maintain organized medical records.
• Compile medical documents and reports accurately.
• Transcribe medical notes into patient records.
• Operate standard office equipment and software.

Connaissances

Speaking

Active Listening

Service Orientation

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Time Management

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Google Docs

QuickBooks

MEDITECH

Description du poste

Job Description & Duties

Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.

Daily Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, ascertaining the purpose of visits and directing them to appropriate staff.
• Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries, or medical consultations.
• Maintain medical records, technical library, or correspondence files.
• Compile and record medical charts, reports, or correspondence using a typewriter or personal computer.
• Transcribe recorded messages or practitioners’ diagnoses or recommendations into patients’ medical records.
• Operate office equipment, such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, or other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories, or medical records.

Key Skills

• Speaking: Effectively conveying information to others.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention, asking questions, and not interrupting.
• Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written documents.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing.
• Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Windows, Google Docs, QuickBooks, MEDITECH, scheduling software, database, and related applications.

Related Job Titles

• Medical Billing Coder
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Hospital Unit Clerk
• Unit Health Coordinator
• Medical Reimbursement Specialist

Career Outlook

There are over 574,000 Medical Secretary positions in the United States with a projected growth of 22.5% yearly, leading to approximately 129,000 new jobs by 2026. Salaries range from $25,390 to $51,890 annually, with top 3 states (District of Columbia, Minnesota, Massachusetts) offering higher pay.