Medical Secretary, Radiology, Per Diem, Cherry Hill

Virtua; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,022 - 38,311; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurances

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua in Cherry Hill Township is seeking a part-time Medical Secretary to provide administrative support in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include greeting patients, handling phone calls, scheduling appointments, and managing documentation while adhering to HIPAA guidelines. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience in a medical environment. The hourly wage ranges from $18.89 to $27.81 based on the applicant's experience and market alignment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Strong communication skills to interact with medical staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and maintains patient flow.
• Screens and directs telephone calls according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Performs general registration and billing duties.
• Produces and maintains required documentation and reports.
• Assists in orienting new staff and participates in office initiatives.

Skills

Proficiency in using computers

Knowledge of medical terminology

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to prioritize duties

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Associate's Degree in Medical Secretarial Science

Job description

Location: Cherry Hill - 1 Brace Rd, Cherry Hill

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: 2nd Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 0

Schedule

Two 8-hour shifts in 6 weeks.

One every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm; the other varies based on department needs. Could be a morning or evening shift, or weekend coverage.

Summary

Provides secretarial and administrative support using knowledge of medical terminology and procedures in a hospital, clinic, or laboratory environment.

Compiles information for recording purposes and prepares reports.

Screens and directs telephone calls, schedules appointments, greets patients, visitors, and maintains patient flow.

Position Responsibilities

• Greets patients and other visitors. Maintains patient flow. Addresses and resolves routine inquiries.
• Screens and handles any calls and/or correspondence for requests for materials, records, patient appointment, ensuring HIPAA guidelines are followed.
• Sorts and distributes mail.
• Performs general registration and billing, obtaining pre‑certifications, verifying appropriate coding, insurance, co‑pays, medical records, and referrals.
• Acts as a liaison with Patient Accounting and/or Physician billing services as required to clarify billing and charge issues.
• Produces, processes and maintains required documentation and reports such as productivity/utilization, medical records, customer surveys, audits, financial reports, staff certifications/licenses.
• Schedules management appointments, meetings, conferences. Prepares meeting minutes and memos. May maintain calendars/itinerary for management personnel as requested.
• Assists in orienting new office staff; participates in performance improvement initiatives; coordinates and maintains support personnel schedules.
• May lead work of other clerical or administrative support personnel on a project basis, as assigned, or as necessary to ensure smooth office work flow.
• Maintains office equipment (copier, fax, etc.), ensures par levels of office supplies and maintains disposition of clinical materials as required by regulatory agencies.

Position Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers (data entry, word processing, report production).
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, listening) to interact with patients, medical staff and other internal/external clientele.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to use sound judgment to prioritize duties.
• Familiarity with department policies and procedures or ability to quickly learn and operate within those parameters.
• One year experience in a medical setting preferred.

Required Education

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Associate's Degree in Medical Secretarial Science preferred.

Hourly Rate: $18.89 - $27.81 (actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.