Medical Secretary - Primary Care

Responsibilities

Our family practice/internal medicine clinic located in Torrance is seeking an experienced Medical Secretary to join our team.

The Medical Secretary is responsible for providing secretarial, clerical and administrative support to patients, physicians, medical assistants, and clerical staff.

Primary duties will include but are not limited to:

· Greeting patients in a friendly, professional manner

· Answering, screening, and directing phone calls to appropriate parties without error

· Checking patients in and out; facilitating test ordering, follow-up appointment scheduling, etc.

· Calling physical appointments a day before to remind patients

· Calling “no-show” patients and rescheduling them for another appointment

· Following processes related to timely and accurate electronic filing

· Delivering patient messages to physicians, care teams and patients

· Assisting with prior authorizations for prescriptions

· Scheduling patient appointments

· Calling/scheduling patients on pursuit lists

Requirements:

· High School Diploma / GED

· One year experience in a fast-paced clinic environment, preferably in a family practice/internal medicine setting

· The ability to communicate clearly to patients and fellow staff members both verbally and in writing

· Energetic, professional manner

· EMR proficient, Cerner experience preferred

· Excellent Computer Skills, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word a plus

Qualified candidates should submit a resume via this ad.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Medical office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person