Medical Secretary

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What You Will Do:
Medical Secretary-Sleep Diagnostic Center
Full Time M-F, 8am-4:30pm
Baltimore, Maryland
We are looking for a talented Medical Secretary
to join our team here at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus.
At the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC/MTC), a designated Magnet facility, we are a team. Nurses and doctors, specialists and therapists, and security professionals work shoulder-to-shoulder to give our patients and visitors the care they deserve. We take time to celebrate each other's contributions and treat each other with respect by valuing each other's ideas and opinions. Ultimately, we support each other's growth. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won't find a more vibrant place to work!
Principal Responsibilities/Tasks
Types and processes Neurology dictation using manual and electronic transcription systems.
Functions independently, setting work priorities based on patient schedule, physician schedule, corporate and hospital requirements.
Operates various computer systems, each having a special and specific function related to registration, scheduling, transcription, payroll (Kronos) and the like.
Keeps accurate schedule of office appointments, departmental and administrative meetings, diverse tests and seminars. Alerts office staff of required meeting attendance.
Collects, reviews and distributes accurate billing information using knowledge of current CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding procedures, Medicare guidelines and HIPPA regulations. Works closely with Patient Billing Office to stay abreast of fluctuating Medicare and commercial insurance company rules, regulations and policies.
Obtains authorizations and pre-certifications for surgery and related testing procedures.
Screens phone calls from physicians, nurses, sales representatives, patients and various hospital departments and administration. Greets and assists vendor/visitors and arranges meetings between vendors/visitors and staff when appropriate.
Takes minutes of department meetings, transcribes dictation, composes letters and responds to a wide variety of correspondence related to the office practice.
Orders office and medical/surgical supplies required to operate an efficient office practice. Maintains operating expenses within a pre-defined budget.
Organizes, maintains, purges, transfers and disposes of office files according to department policy and State of Maryland regulations. Insures confidentiality of the medical record according to HIPPA requirements.
Handles all outgoing and incoming mail and routing of such
Establishes and maintains a good rapport and working relationship with departmental staff, hospital staff, patients, families, physicians and hospital visitors.
Other duties as assigned by appropriate supervisor/manager.
Demonstrates support and compliance with the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus' mission, vision, values, philosophy, goals, objectives and policies.
As a Medical Secretary
at UMMC/UMMC Midtown, you'll experience:
A supportive and collaborative work environment
A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans and more!
A highly competitive wage scale: Annual merit increases and a base wage scale that is measured against to market standards.
What You Need to Be Successful:
EDUCATION:
High school graduate with knowledge of medical terminology and medical billing
EXPERIENCE:
Five to ten years working in a busy medical practice. Fluent in Microsoft Office.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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