Medical Secretary, Upstate University Medicine @ Township 5

Upstate Public Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Secretary to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will perform essential administrative duties, including managing patient appointments and verifying insurance eligibility. Your contributions will ensure a smooth operation within the medical office, enhancing patient satisfaction and supporting healthcare providers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive team that values your skills and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Holidays

Floating Holidays

Qualifications

• Two years of medical secretary or office experience required.
• Experience with insurance authorization and scheduling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain insurance verifications and authorizations.
• Schedule and reschedule patient appointments.
• Assist patients with inquiries regarding appointments.

Skills

Insurance Eligibility Verification

Appointment Scheduling

Electronic Medical Records

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Secretary Experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Records Software

Job description

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• Syracuse
• Administrative, Secretarial & Clerical
• Full-time
• Opening on: Jan 31 2025
• Upstate Univ Med Assoc @ Syr
• MedBest
• Medical Secretary, G3
• 83871
• N/A
  
  

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Job Summary

Perform administrative and secretarial duties related to processing, authorizing and scheduling referrals, utilizing clinic policies and procedures. Position reports to the Upstate University Medicine Medical Office Supervisor.

Duties And Responsibilities

Obtain insurance eligibility verifications through via Carrier websites;

Obtain authorizations and referrals from insurance companies;

Schedule and/or reschedule appointments through electronic medical record;

Provide forms as required by specialty for the patient and assists with completion;

Greet patients with care at check-in through kiosk or reception areas;

Compile medical charts, reports and correspondence, and review/scrub appointment records prior to patients scheduled appointments;

Collect payments from patients;

Uses professional and effective phone skills, providing answers in a timely manner;

Scanning duties, as assigned;

Willingly provide support to other staff as needed to prevent backlog and maintain even work-loads;

Assist patients with questions or concerns related to their current or future appointments, forms, etc.;

Follow patient satisfaction and compliant policies and procedures;

Assist with reception area and workspace maintenance and cleaning; and

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school or equivalent and two years of directly related medical secretary/office experience. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with electronic medical records preferred

Work Days

Experience with Referral authorization and scheduling preferred

M-F 8am - 430pm with potential for evenings and weekends in the future

Message To Applicants

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.

G3: $16.00 - $25.88

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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