Medical Secretary (Entry-Level)

The Impact You Can Make The Medical Secretary manages the reception function of the office / practice in a professional manner, accommodating the patient, physician, and resources available. Team Impact Greet patients and ascertain all required documentation is on file, and accurate, obtaining history from new patients: and greet visitors, salespersons, determine nature of business and physician availability. * *The Glens Falls Hospital Impact Mission Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting. How You Will Fulfill Your Potential Responsibilities * Screen calls, using mature judgement to determine callers needs, referring to nurse or physician if necessary. * Schedule appointments, and make follow up appointments for other services on behalf of patient. * Greet patients and ascertain all required documentation is on file, and accurate, obtaining history from new patients: and greet visitors, salespersons, determine nature of business and physician availability. * Prepare and maintain patients charts, ensuring all pertinent documentations are filed * Sort incoming mail, including lab or tests results, routing appropriately and promptly. * Review patients financial and/or insurance information, preparing appropriate referrals or other 3rd party forms and documents. Contacts insurers to secure referrals on behalf of patient. Education/Experience: * Successful completion of high school or has a high school equivalency diploma * Previous clerical/office training and/or education with medical terminology preferred * *Skills/Abilities: * Ability to effectively communicate with patients, staff, students, and physicians. * Ability to provide excellent customer service to a variety of people. * Ability to promote and work in a team setting. * Possess strong skills in: * Computers * Problem solving * Multi-tasking * Prioritizing * *Licenses/Certificates/Registrations: * None required * *Communities We Serve Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. * *Salary Range The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $18.00 to $23.59 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements. * *Benefits Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be foundhere. Job: Administrative/Clerical* *Title: *Medical Secretary (Entry-Level) Location: NY-Queensbury Requisition ID: 240VC