SUNY Upstate Medical University is hiring: Medical Secretary, Full Time in City

Job Summary:

Perform administrative and secretarial duties related to processing, authorizing and scheduling referrals, utilizing clinic policies and procedures. Position reports to the Upstate University Medicine Medical Office Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Obtain insurance eligibility verifications through Carrier websites;
2. Obtain authorizations and referrals from insurance companies;
3. Schedule and/or reschedule appointments through electronic medical record;
4. Provide forms as required by specialty for the patient and assists with completion;
5. Greet patients with care at check-in through kiosk or reception areas;
6. Compile medical charts, reports and correspondence, and review/scrub appointment records prior to patients scheduled appointments;
7. Collect payments from patients;
8. Use professional and effective phone skills, providing answers in a timely manner;
9. Scanning duties, as assigned;
10. Willingly provide support to other staff as needed to prevent backlog and maintain even workloads;
11. Assist patients with questions or concerns related to their current or future appointments, forms, etc.;
12. Follow patient satisfaction and compliant policies and procedures;
13. Assist with reception area and workspace maintenance and cleaning;
14. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school or equivalent and two years of directly related medical secretary/office experience. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with electronic medical records preferred. Experience with Referral authorization and scheduling preferred.

Work Days:

M-F 8am - 4:30pm with potential for evenings and weekends in the future.

Message to Applicants:

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.

G3: $16.00 - $25.88

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management