Medical Secretary

Rhode Island Primary Care Physicians Corporation; Narragansett (RI); On-site; USD 37,440 - 45,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k eligibility

Paid time off

Work-life balance

Job summary

Rhode Island Primary Care Physicians Corporation is seeking a Medical Secretary to provide essential administrative support and act as a communication hub in a multi-site medical practice environment. Key responsibilities include managing schedules, maintaining medical records, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, a high school diploma, and proficiency with Epic systems. Join us for comprehensive benefits and a supportive work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Medical Secretary in Primary Care.
• Self-starter & willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication skills to deal effectively with staff, physicians, and patients.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and verify insurance information in Epic EHR.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient medical records.
• Process prescription refill requests and coordinate referrals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency with Epic systems

Ability to collaborate

Familiarity with medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Epic EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Opportunity

The Medical Secretary provides essential administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient operations at Rhode Island Primary Care Medical Group. This position serves as a critical communication hub between patients, providers, clinical staff, and external stakeholders in a multi‑site medical practice environment. The Medical Secretary maintains accurate medical records, manages scheduling and correspondence, and ensures seamless coordination of patient care activities.

What you’ll do

• Front Office Operations:
  • Greet patients and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner.
  • Check in patients, verify demographics and insurance information in Epic EHR.
  • Collect co‑payments and process patient payments using point‑of‑sale systems.
  • Schedule, reschedule, and confirm patient appointments across multiple providers and locations.
  • Manage provider calendars and optimize appointment scheduling.
  • Respond to patient inquiries via phone, email, and patient portal messages.
  • Register new patients and update existing patient information.
• Medical Records and Documentation:
  • Maintain accurate and confidential patient medical records in Epic EHR.
  • Scan, file, and organize medical documents and correspondence.
  • Process medical records requests and release of information forms.
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and patient privacy standards.
  • Track and follow up on missing or incomplete documentation.
  • Prepare charts and documentation for provider review.
  • Coordinate medical record transfers between facilities and external providers.
• Administrative Support:
  • Transcribe provider notes and communications as needed.
  • Process prescription refill requests and route to appropriate clinical staff.
  • Coordinate referrals to specialists and obtain prior authorizations.
  • Verify insurance eligibility and benefits.
  • Prepare and submit insurance claims and support documentation.
  • Handle incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Coordinate patient follow‑up appointments and recall systems.
• Communication and Coordination:
  • Serve as liaison between patients, providers, clinical staff, and external contacts.
  • Communicate test results to patients by provider instructions.
  • Coordinate with other RIPC Medical Group locations for patient care continuity.
  • Facilitate communication with pharmacies, laboratories, and imaging centers.
• Quality and Compliance:
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
  • Follow office policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
  • Participate in quality improvement and compliance initiatives.
  • Support ACO quality metrics documentation and reporting.
  • Ensure accurate and timely completion of administrative tasks.
  • Always maintain professional appearance and demeanor.

Who you are

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Medical Secretary in Primary Care.
• High school diploma required.
• Self‑starter & willingness to learn.
• Strong communication, organizational, and planning skills.
• Proficiency with Epic systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word).
• Ability to collaborate with team members on assigned tasks.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and ability to calculate and collect cash transactions.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills and ability to deal effectively with staff, physicians and patients in a courteous manner.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance – Company paid basic life insurance and voluntary supplemental policies.
• Company paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement that reduces employee responsibility of medical plan deductible.
• Voluntary accident insurance.
• 401k eligibility at 1 year of employment, immediate vesting of company match once eligible.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Work‑life balance of primary care office setting.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and using a computer.
• Able to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Salary range: $37,440 USD – $45,760 USD.

Rhode Island Primary Care Physician’s Corporation (RIPCPC) is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to contact us about appropriate employment opportunities.