Senior Medical 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/AExperience: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.All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:RespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceI will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilityI will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkI will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorI will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsI will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyPay Range$16.44 - $24.97

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.COVID-19 VaccinationAll 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 OpportunityGBMC 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.