Medical Secretary

Project Staffing; Lewiston (ME); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Maine Staffing Group is seeking a professional Medical Secretary for a busy Lewiston, Maine medical practice. The role focuses on scheduling, patient communications, and administrative support to ensure exceptional patient service.

Ideal candidates will have healthcare office experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, confidential environment. This is a full-time position with standard clinic hours.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare or medical office setting preferred.
• Typing speed of 50 WPM and strong telephone communication are important.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems is preferred.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Schedule and reschedule patient appointments accurately and efficiently.
• Verify and update patient information during each visit.
• Answer incoming phone calls professionally and direct callers appropriately.
• Take detailed telephone messages and enter them into the EMR system.
• Coordinate and communicate required patient information to dialysis units before treatment start dates.
• Assist with clerical duties, filing, scanning, indexing and document management.
• Monitor fax communications and process incoming documents.
• Handle medical records requests from outside providers and medical offices.
• Provide outstanding customer service to patients, physicians, management and coworkers.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Assist with special projects and other administrative tasks.

Conocimientos

Typing 50 WPM

Strong telephone

Customer service

Organizational multitasking

Confidentiality (HIPAA)

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

EMR/EHR systems

Office equipment

Descripción del empleo

Medical Secretary

Location: Lewiston, ME

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Join Our Healthcare Team!

We are seeking a professional, organized, and customer-focused Medical Secretary to join a busy medical practice in Lewiston, Maine. This position plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive exceptional service while supporting providers and staff through efficient scheduling, communication, and administrative support.

The ideal candidate will have prior healthcare office experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and reschedule patient appointments accurately and efficiently
• Verify and update patient information during each visit
• Answer incoming phone calls professionally and direct callers appropriately
• Take detailed telephone messages and enter them accurately into the EMR system
• Coordinate and complete "Clip Program" requirements by gathering and communicating required patient information to dialysis units prior to treatment start dates
• Assist with clerical duties, filing, scanning, indexing, and document management
• Monitor fax communications and process incoming documents appropriately
• Handle medical records requests from outside providers and medical offices
• Provide outstanding customer service to patients, physicians, management, and coworkers
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Assist with special projects and other administrative tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

• Minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare or medical office setting preferred

Preferred Skills

• Typing speed of 50 WPM
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems
• Strong telephone and customer service skills
• Knowledge of office equipment, computers, and standard office procedures
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Accurate filing, recordkeeping, and document management skills

Ideal Candidate

• Communicates clearly and professionally with patients, families, providers, and staff
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail
• Can prioritize tasks and work independently
• Maintains a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Handles confidential information with discretion and professionalism