Medical Secretary II (Gastroenterology)
University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc · Baltimore, Maryland, US
Provides administrative support to department or one or more physicians; performs routine tasks, such as typing correspondence, scheduling patient appointmen...
Job description
Provides administrative support to department or one or more physicians; performs routine tasks, such as typing correspondence, scheduling patient appointments for a limited number of physicians and business appointments; requires intermediate knowledge of medical terminology and insurance information; may serve as a leader to lower level administrative staff; where the electronic system is in use, this position will utilize the system as documented in the department and/or FPI standard operating procedure and process; and other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Greets, screens, and directs patients, visitors and internal customers. - Performs secretarial/clerical duties including medical transcription, composition, and dictation. - Prepares and processes correspondence. Answers routine medical inquiries and drafts letters. - Performs medical receptionist duties as necessary. Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages, and provides information. - Obtains, verifies, and updates patient information and provides support services to patients, families, and medical staff. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred - Mini...