Medical Secretary

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

Job summary

Brown University Health in East Providence, RI, seeks an organized medical office assistant to support physicians by answering phones, scheduling, checking in/out patients, and coordinating referrals. You will also handle patient balances and insurance information with a focus on friendly service and accuracy. Work is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. Previous medical office experience (minimum six months) and basic computer skills are preferred, along with strict adherence to OSHA/DOH and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Six months' experience in a medical office.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; sensitivity to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, check patients in and out, and coordinate referrals.
• Collect patient balances, copays, and credit card payments at time of service.
• Verify demographics and insurance information for every patient.
• Provide superior customer service and assist with patient needs.

Skills

Customer service

Phone handling

Scheduling

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

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 To 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 Differences
• Patient 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 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

Minimum Qualifications

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
High school diploma required. Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology required. Must be very organized. Must have excellent communication and customer service skills and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of patients and families.

Experience

Six months' experience in a medical office.

Pay Range

$18.13-$29.90

EEO Statement

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

East Providence-375 Wampanoag Trail - 375 Wampanoag Trail East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type

M-F 8am-4:30pm

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No