What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Secretary/Surgical Scheduler position at Capital Region Orthopaedics?
Capital Region Orthopaedics (The Bone and Joint Center) is one of this region's largest private medical groups and one of only two large Orthopaedic groups in upstate New York. Our practice has long history, over 55 years, servicing residents of upstate eastern New York, western Massachusetts, southern Vermont and eastern Connecticut. We are the region's premier provider of quality and compassionate Orthopaedic care for the upstate region of New York State.
We are currently seeking a Medical Secretary / Scheduler to work with 1-2 of our physicians & patients in our busy orthopaedic clinic. This position is full time – days.
The ideal candidate will have 2 years’ medical office experience. Experience with insurances, scheduling surgeries, authorizations, physician schedules, and working alongside a physician.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing a wide range of support to our patients and assigned physician
- Scheduling surgeries and patient appointments
- Process, order, authorize and track diagnostic tests
- Daily correspondence with patients, physicians and counterparts either verbal or written
- Preparing patient medical records for physician review and insurance company submission
- Medical assisting with physician in clinic
- Performing multiple clerical tasks
- Use of computers is required and office equipment a must
Our practice is team oriented, fast paced and dynamic. We offer the best in Orthopaedic care and are recognized as a trusted leader in providing quality patient care. We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability and Life insurance, a 401k and profit sharing plan and generous paid time off.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Orthopedics
- Surgery
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $26
