MEDICAL SECRETARY - PHYSICIAN PULMONOLOGY
Location: Pittsburg, Kansas
Description: Via Christi Health is presently looking of MEDICAL SECRETARY - PHYSICIAN PULMONOLOGY right now, this occupation will be dwelled in Kansas. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Job Title: MEDICAL SECRETARY Job Code: 25187 Shift: 8 Hour Day Shift Employment Status: Full-Time Average Hours per Week: 40 Category: Offic! e/Secretarial/Clerical Support JOB DESCRIPTION: Via Christi Health's rich history of serving the people of Kansas and the surrounding region dates back more than 100 years to the healing ministries of our founding congregations. Today, Via Christi Health is the largest provider of health care services in Kansas. We serve Kansas and northeast Oklahoma through our doctors, hospitals, senior villages and health services. Position Summary: Is responsible for all medical office secretary duties within the outpatient physician practice setting.
Greets and processes patients, maintains patient registration demographics, answer telephone for in-coming calls, schedule patient appointments, return visits, lab, and performs billing duties and facilitate overall patient flow throughout process. Develops and maintains physician information management system for scheduling and tracking. Is responsible for all business procedures and processes within the department. Key Responsib! ilities/Essential Functions: Utilizes exemplary guest relation! s while greeting/receiving all persons entering the department.
Is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all patient demographic information in database. Is responsible for all scheduling including practices appointments and other tests, surgeries or procedures ordered by the physician or provider. Receives, handles and transfers phone calls and messages within the department promptly and courteously. Prints correspondence, reports and other documents as well as dictation as required and requested.
Maintains files, records, logs and other control systems and performs related duties such as photocopying, sending faxes, typing and using PC whenever requested. Opens and routes incoming mail; distributes correspondence and other materials. Maintains patient flow during clinic sessions. Creates patient charts,posts information to records; maintains files and records and files all records accurately.
Responds to outside requests for information, usi! ng confidentiality guidelines. Works closely with billing department, follows billing process, and assists with follow-up on physician documentation/records reviews and collects co-pays, and account balances. Maintains inpatient call schedule for physicians. Competent using office software and hardware and is a software resource for nursing staff and providers.
Coordinates physician and patient satisfaction surveillance. Maintains inventory and places orders for medication, office supplies, office furnishings and equipment. May perform other duties as assigned or requested JOB REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications: Education and/or Experience High school graduate or equivalent required. Some college and appropriate background preferred.
Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college of technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be familiar with medical re! cord procedures. Proficient in use of computers. Ability to handle mult! i-line telephone system.
Previous secretarial experience preferred. Behavioral Skills A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Via Christi Health. Must display good verbal and written communication skills, and be able to professionally receive and follow oral instructions. Technical Skills Microsoft Office Skills Outlook Skills Certificates, Licenses, Registrations N/A Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Required walking or standing to significant ! degree; or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls. Frequently required to sit in a stationary position. Occasionally performs activities that require stooping, bending and reaching, squatting, balancing, and trunk twisting throughout the day.
Constantly able to communicate verbally and in written form. Frequently able to detect and discern both loud and soft sounds such as phone calls and customer questions. Constantly able to use hands and fingers to type, write, and file. Frequently able to use near vision for viewing computer monitor and written materials.
Occasionally required to detect unusual odors that could indicate environmental issues. Working Conditions: No intentional exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Works in well-lighted and ventilated areas.
May be exposed to patients with communicable diseases. May work with and around ! hazardous materials including radiation, chemotherapy agents and biohaz! ards. Hazardous materials inventory and MSDS available. Wears personal protective equipment as needed.
Position Scope/Patient Population: Works with patients of all ages (i.e. neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.) Via Christi Health is an Equal Opportunity (EOE) and Affirmative Action Employer. We support diversity in the workplace. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Via Christi Health application process, contact the HR Customer Service Center at 1-877-389-8864 or e-mail THIS EMAIL .
The hearing impaired may contact Via Christi by calling the Kansas Relay Center at 1-800-766-3777.
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This occupation will be opened on: Sun, 25 Aug 2013 03:59:02 GMT
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