Medical Secretary, Physician Practice (Part Time, Evenings)

Care New England Health System; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Rhode Island is seeking a part-time scheduling coordinator to manage surgical schedules and patient pre-op arrangements. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant experience in a medical environment, demonstrating strong organizational abilities and familiarity with medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent required.
• Ability to maintain confidential information is essential.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and maintenance of surgical schedules.
• Triaging patient phone calls for various medical needs.
• Maintaining Physician’s weekly schedule and academic meetings.

Skills

Confidentiality

Medical Terminology

Cash Handling

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Department: KH-BWH PULMONARY

Operating Unit Care New England Medical Group

Location: Providence, RI

Job ID: 22953

Job Status: Part Time

Shift: Evenings

Schedule: Flex evenings

Job Summary:

Responsible for coordinating and maintaining surgical schedules for the practice. Coordinates with hospitals to arrange for patient pre-op testing, medical clearances. Responsible for triaging phone calls appropriately and maintaining the Physician’s weekly schedule, including coordinating academic meetings and travel arrangements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains surgical schedules for the practice. Obtains authorizations when needed.

Coordinates with hospitals to schedule and arrange all patient pre-op testing, medical clearances, etc.

Triages patient phone calls appropriately for office visits, tests, surgeries, and other encounters.

Prepares patients’ charts and files related patient records.

Contact and confirm dates and time of procedures with patients.

Maintains Physician’s weekly schedule. Coordinates academic meetings, including travel arrangements.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

High school diploma required.

Minimum of six months job related experience or equivalent is required.

Ability to deal with and maintain confidential information.

Familiarity with medical terminology and ability to calculate and collect cash transactions.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values