Job Description
Job Description
McGregor PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a community-based service program that provides in-home healthcare services to the elderly as an alternative to nursing home placement, allowing Seniors to remain at home.
We seek a highly motivated and dedicated Medical Secretary to join our team at PACE. As a Medical Secretary , you will be responsible for providing support to the primary care clinic through reception, scheduling, and medical record functions.
Responsibilities :
- Answers the clinic phones and maintains a message log with follow-up, as appropriate
- Accurately transcribes and processes physician orders
- Schedules both internal and external participant appointments and communicates the schedule to participants and caregivers
- Copies document as needed and prepares packets for outside appointments
- Assists with scheduling transportation to outside appointments by contacting the McGregor PACE transportation department or working with the caregiver / family to accomplish transport
- Enters computer-relevant departmental data, per the direction of the department Director
- Maintains departmental fax and copy machines
Qualifications :
High School diploma or equivalent, required; understanding of and experience with medical terminology, requiredThree years of experience working with geriatric clients requiredProficiency in Microsoft Word and basic database skills is requiredAttention to detail and the ability to function independently in a fast-paced environment are required