MEDICAL SECRETARY

WMH Alzheimer’s Support Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Medical Secretary to join their team. This role involves providing essential administrative support to ensure the office operates smoothly. The ideal candidate will excel in customer service, effectively communicate with patients, and handle various office tasks, including scheduling and managing reports. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about making a difference in the health care field, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• Requires effective communication and basic math skills.
• Prior experience in a secretarial role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, schedule visits, and verify insurance.
• Maintain office organization and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math skills

Typing skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Word processing skills

Education

Prior secretarial experience or education

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lake Ariel, PA

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Health Care

Medical Secretary

Position Title: Medical Secretary Department: WMCHC

Primary Purpose Of The Position:

Provides all administrative duties necessary to ensure efficient operation of the office while providing superior customer service in a public facing support position.

Physical Standards:

• Constantly (Exists 75% or more of the time): Sitting with back support; lifting and carrying 0-5 lbs.; repetitive talking, writing, computer.
• Frequently (Exists 25-75% of the time): Standing; walking; reaching (forward, lateral); lifting and carrying 5-10 lbs.; pushing and pulling 0-15 lbs.
• Occasionally (Exists 5-25% of the time): Reaching (overhead, low); stooping (bend at waist); twisting; balance; lifting and carrying 10-40 lbs.; pushing and pulling 15-40 lbs.; exposure to radiation, chemical hazards, moving machinery.
• Rarely (Exists under 5% of the time): Crouching (bend at knees); climbing; lifting and carrying 40-75 lbs.; operating motor vehicles; exposure to chemical hazards, moving machinery, dust, fumes.

Sensory Requirements:

Visual: close paperwork, VDT used, visual monotony; Hearing: conversation, monitoring equipment, telephone, background noise.

Responsibilities

Essential functions include greeting patients warmly, scheduling visits, verifying insurance, completing registration forms, updating EHR, answering questions, facilitating communication, handling financial transactions, scheduling follow-ups, managing reports and correspondence, maintaining office organization, ordering inventory, ensuring confidentiality, providing excellent customer service, effective communication, teamwork, safety adherence, ongoing education, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Effective communication skills
• Basic math and good typing skills; medical terminology knowledge
• Word processing skills; prior secretarial experience or education preferred