Senior Medical Secretary

Secretary

Under general supervision, provides secretarial support for the department, including word-processing, medical transcription, and miscellaneous secretarial support duties as described under Principal Duties and Responsibilities.

Education : High School Diploma or equivalent.

Licensures / Certifications : N / A.

Experience : 3 years experience (Additional education beyond high school may be substituted for experience).

Skills : Knowledge in medical terminology; general knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment; of business English, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic. Skill in using a variety of office software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages, and databases applications to produce documents. Skill in understanding and following oral and written instructions and in communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Skill in proofing office correspondence, forms, and other work product for typographical errors, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Skill in performing basic arithmetic calculations. Skill in accurate alphabetical and numeric filing.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities : Types letters, reports, forms, correspondence, diagnostic test results, patient histories and notes from machine dictation or rough draft where appropriate. Assembles and maintains files for all patients according to procedure and updates records and files for current patients. Pulls and prepares patient chart for appointments. Schedules, confirms, and coordinates patient appointments. Prepares and prints daily patient schedule and distributes to appropriate personnel. Mails patient appointment reminders and calls patient prior to appointment to confirm. Pre-registers all patients and verifies authorization of patient testing orders and insurance coverage. Checks in patients upon arrival. Completes patient appointment verification calls, including patient travel screen questionnaire and creates patient file. Orders office supplies. Pre-registration of patients, orders supplies. Participates in staff orientation and education.

GBMC Values :

Respect : I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy.
• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities.

Excellence : I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Accountability : I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Teamwork : I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Ethical Behavior : I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Results : I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Pay Range $19.34 - $29.00 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.