MEDICAL SECRETARY (OrthoNeuro, Float)

Job Description

Job Duties:

Review physician schedules in advance to ensure the appointments meet the physicians’ needs

Complete patient scheduling as needed

Schedule physician surgeries and provide surgical and procedural information and documents to appropriate hospitals

Obtain necessary authorizations for both surgery and ancillary services

Schedule ancillary services for the patient

Follow up with patients who are missing referral documentation or authorization for their visit and communicate status to the appropriate area

Respond to patient calls and requests in the required timeframes

Communicate to physicians pertinent information affecting their clinic and patients

Respond to legal received as appropriate including but not limited to deposition requests and subpoenas

Ensure prescriptions are processed for patients in a timely manner

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

High school degree or equivalent; or completion at a technical training institution

1-3 years of related experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Physiatry and/or Interventional Pain Management preferred.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, Life, PTO, 401k.