Medical Secretary Job Description

A medical secretary is a type of administrative professional who works specifically with doctors, dentists, and other medical professionals.

Medical secretaries typically perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, taking patients’ payments, and communicating with patients’ insurance companies.

Medical secretaries also typically process medical claims and insurance payments.

These professionals work in doctor’s offices, clinics, hospitals, and other medical facilities.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) noted that in 2017, medical secretaries earned an average salary of $39,300 per year or $17.

46 per hour.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Medical Secretary to work in our hospital. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as a strong knowledge of medical terminology. They will be responsible for scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, and providing support to our medical staff. If you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, please submit your resume today.

Medical Secretary Duties:

• Provide clerical and administrative support to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Create and maintain medical charts, patient files, and records
• Provide front office support and general office duties
• Perform various medical duties, including collecting patient’s medical histories, scheduling appointments, and answering phones
• Handle insurance claims, billing, and collections
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence
• Keep patient files and records organized
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, doctors, and other healthcare professionals

Medical Secretary Responsibilities:

• Oversee administrative and medical records functions, and serve as liaison between clinicians and insurance companies
• Manage patient scheduling, including triage, appointment scheduling, and re-bookings
• Maintain medical records, billing records, and other records as required by regulatory agencies
• Manage patient correspondence; liaise with insurance companies; and confirm provider orders
• Research and resolve complicated billing and insurance issues
• Create and maintain medical records in accordance with federal and state regulations
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Attend training sessions as required

Requirements And Skills:

• Proven 2 years’ medical office/healthcare administration experience; required
• Experience in medical office management; required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent time-management skills

[Company Name] is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re dedicated to constructing a diverse and comprehensive team. We motivate applications from people of all backgrounds, religions, nationalities, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.