What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Secretary position at Mercy?
We&rsquore a Little Different
Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals &ndash careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its &ldquoTop 100 Places to Work.&rdquo
Overview:
- Answers and screens phone calls.
- Greets patients and/or checks them in and out.
- Provides referrals and pre-certs appropriate to patient and insurance coverage.
- Follows up on lab tests, pharmacy calls, etc, as appropriate.
- Transcribes physician&rsquos orders and notes.
- Maintains waiting room.
- Performs other clerical or job-related duties as needed.
- Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and mercy service standards.
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year medical clerical experience required.
Preferred: Two or more years of transcription experience.
Other: Typing skills of 80 to 100 WPM.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We&rsquore bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We&rsquore expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We&rsquore also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care &ndash that&rsquos just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
secretary, customer service, referral, pre-cert, insurance, benefits
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Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
