Medical Secretary 2- Per diem, Flexible- Jackson South M.C

Miami, FL On Call/Pool OR Administration

Summary

Medical Secretary 2 performs complex secretarial work requiring dictation for physicians in charge of medical or psychiatric areas within hospital departments or other medical activities of equivalent scope. Responsibilities include performance of a variety of secretarial and clerical tasks, frequent review the work of other clerical employees and occasional supervision of the work of others.

Responsibilities

Takes dictation and finalizes complex correspondence involving medical, financial, and legal matters. Provides the secretarial support to the attending physicians in clinical pathology Transcribes and/or types patient medical reports describing various pathological conditions and diagnoses. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of appropriate equipment. Participates Performance Improvement activities. Maintains and updates files, records and reports. Performs the duties of other medical secretaries in their absence. Compiles these reports/data into departmental aggregate reports whenever indicated and submits these reports to the appropriate departments/ supervisors. Produces accurate outcomes and results according to age specific standard operating procedures. Completes work assignments within defined time limits. Coordinates the dissemination or collection of specific information/reports from/to the supervisory staff. Uses extensive knowledge of medical terminology in deciphering handwritten medical correspondence and typing it into the final appropriate format. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.

Education

High School diploma is required.

Skill

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Credentials

Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements - Job function is sedentary in nature and requires sitting for extended periods of time. Function may require frequent standing or walking. Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Jobs in this group are required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: extended use of computers, preparing and analyzing data and analytics, and other components of a typical office environment. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Environmental Conditions - Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Possible exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves or a mask when exposed to hospital environment outside of office. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).