Medical Secretary

Brown University Health; Brown (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a front desk receptionist to assist physicians and deliver high-quality patient care at the Providence location. You will answer phones, schedule appointments, check patients in and out, and coordinate referrals while maintaining exceptional customer service.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, accurate demographics, insurance data, and compliant handling of payments. You will participate in meetings and contribute to smooth daily operations in a busy practice.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking patients in and out from their appointment and coordinating specialist appointments for patients
• Collects patient balances, copays, and credit cards at time of service
• Reviews lists of patients who need appointments and calls to schedule when due
• Verifies demographics and insurance carrier information for every patient
• Assists patients with Kiosk sign in
• Complies with OSHA and DOH standards
• Schedules, coordinates, and tracks STAT patient referrals and pre-authorizations
• Adheres to Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care guidelines for protecting patients’ demographic, clinical and financial information
• Provides superior customer service and outstanding patient care
• Attends meetings/workshops as they relate to current position and office workflows
• Performs other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Job description

SUMMARY

Assist physicians in providing high-quality patient care, while exhibiting strong customer service skills to all patients and the overall practice.Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.In addition to our values, all employees are expected demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:Instill Trust and Value DifferencesPatient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking patients in and out from their appointment and coordinating specialist appointments for patientsCollects patient balances, copays, and credit cards at time of serviceReviews lists of patients who need appointments and calls to schedule when dueVerifies demographics and insurance carrier information for every patientAssists patients with Kiosk sign inComplies with OSHA and DOH standardsSchedules, coordinates, and tracks STAT patient referrals and pre-authorizationsAdheres to Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care guidelines for protecting patients’ demographic, clinical and financial informationProvides superior customer service and outstanding patient careAttends meetings/workshops as they relate to current position and office workflowsPerforms other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Pay Range: $18.13-$29.90

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care - 593 Eddy St - Executive Suite Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: combo of 7:45-4:15p & 8:00-4:30pm, M-F

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required: No