Medical Secretary - Urology

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in New York seeks a Medical Secretary for the Urology Department. The role involves scheduling appointments, managing medical records, and assisting with clinical duties when qualified. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree or a High School Diploma with relevant experience and certification as a Medical Assistant, contributing to patient care in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or High School Diploma/GED plus two years of related experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant required if performing Medical Assistant duties.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments for patients and maintain medical charts.
• Assist with insurance authorizations and enter orders into the EMR system.
• Perform Medical Assistant duties if qualified, such as venipuncture and checking vital signs.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Associates Degree or High School Diploma/GED

Certification: Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

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Description

The Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology has long been a leader in clinical practice, education, and research. Faculty in our Department, which is housed within the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, perform complex procedures using robotics, laparoscopy, and endoscopy, all as a part of our minimally invasive urologic surgery program. We remain equally committed to engaging in breakthrough research while training the next generation of leaders in the field.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments for patients.
• Take detailed clinical phone messages for physicians or advanced healthcare providers.
• Acquire insurance authorizations for procedures and tests ordered by attending physicians.
• Enter orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepare prescription refill requests for physician review.
• Maintain logging system for tracking test results.
• Assist in maintaining medical charts and electronic medical records (filing, reports, test results, home care forms).
• Schedule surgeries/procedures, verify times with patients, prepare charts, pre-admissions, and consent forms.
• Perform Medical Assistant duties if qualified, such as venipuncture, EKGs, checking schedules, organizing patient flow, assisting with procedures, taking vital signs, and collecting specimens.
• Retrieve, edit, and prepare physician correspondence and dictations.
• Assist with surgical billing packages and maintain patient schedules.
• Help direct patient flow during practice hours and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or High School Diploma/GED plus two years of related experience.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program if performing clinical duties.
• Certification: Certified Medical Assistant required if performing Medical Assistant duties.

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