Medical Secretary, Hematology Oncology

US Diversity Job Search; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental, prescription–药

403(b) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health is seeking a Medical Secretary to support patient scheduling, records management, and front desk administration. You will handle calls, paperwork, and coordination with clinicians to ensure efficient patient flow.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in customer service or an Administrative Assistant program. Healthcare setting experience is preferred, with attention to detail and professional conduct essential for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Either 1 year of customer service experience or completion of an Administrative Assistant program within the last 12 months.
• Previous healthcare or medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone calls and route inquiries to appropriate staff.
• Obtain, complete, and follow up on required paperwork accurately and timely.
• Maintain and file patient records; ensure documents are scanned.
• Schedule patient appointments and tests; coordinate with healthcare team.
• Arrange return visit appointments and ensure smooth workflow.
• Assist team with preparation for patient visits and post-visit documentation.
• Ensure completion of consent forms, HIPAA, and related documents.
• Organize and prepare information, reports, and charts for patient arrivals.
• Collect registration details, co-pays, referrals, and authorizations for billing.

Skills

Customer service

Professional communication

Office administration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Administrative Assistant program (completed)

Job description

Job Requirements Every Patient. Every Encounter. Every Day.

At University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH), you will join a highly dedicated and supportive team that has been providing high quality care to the community of Harford County for over 100 years. We proudly serve our patients and our community with unwavering commitment and exceptional care. It's our passion for people that motivates us to do great work every single day.Consistently named among the top 100 Best Places to Work in Maryland, our team members have the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and stimulating environment. We are seeking new and experienced Medical Secretaries to join our extraordinary team!

As a Medical Secretary you will:

• Answer telephone calls, handle routine inquiries, and refer non-routine matters to appropriate persons.
• Obtain, complete and follow up on all necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains records and ensures documentation is scanned into patient records.
• Schedule patient appointments and tests, coordinating with appropriate personnel as necessary.
• Schedule return visit appointments as appropriate assuring smooth functioning.
• Assist team with all facets of preparing for patient visits or processing post visit documentation.
• Assure completion of Consent to Treat, HIPAA and other forms as appropriate.
• Maintain electronic patient charts.
• Organize and prepare the necessary information, reports, records, charts and correspondence before the patient arrives for appointment.
• Obtain necessary registration information on patients, co-pays, necessary referral forms and authorizations to forward to billing.

As a member of our team, you will experience:

• A supportive, collaborative, and continuous learning work environment
• A comprehensive benefits package to support your health and a balanced lifestyle - including health, vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• 403(b) savings plan with company match
• Generous tuition reimbursement to support your continuing education and professional growth.

Work Experience Education & Training:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Must have either one (1) year of previous customer service experience or completed an accredited or approved Administrative Assistant program within the last 12 months

Work Orientation & Experience:

Previous healthcare or medical office experience is preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to: Maintain appropriate, professional conduct and appearance at all times, follows office dress code consistently Complete work in an established time frame, seek appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed or pace is slow; Demonstrate willingness to perform other duties to assist the team effort for the benefit of the patients, physicians and fellow team members