What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Secretary position at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center?
Under the direction of the Clinic Director and Manager, coordinates, negotiates, procures and manages the quality review of the completion of patient charts to facilitate the achievement of positive clinical and financial outcomes. Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary provider’s internal and external clients for the organization to coordinate referrals, follow up appointments and diagnostic studies, scanning of patient medical records, and release of drug screen results. Has only clerical participation in the performance improvement initiatives related to the management of patient care, not clinical participation. Works with physicians to ensure accurate and thorough documentation that will result in correct and complete charting to improve the quality of care and reimbursement. Assists Public Relations and RMC Wellness Fairs with business/industry as work load allows.
Registration of patients, Schedules appointments, maintains calendar and receives and assists patients/clients/caregivers/visitors. Performs medical record management functions. Answers telephone and routes calls to appropriate department member. Distributes schedule and mail/memo/email correspondence to all areas at end of day. Manages payments for services, completes daily log of monetary income, and takes to cashier. Assists with orders and maintains department supplies and equipment
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of and proficiency use of routine office equipment, calculator, and personal computer to include software packages in the areas of word processing and spreadsheets.
​​​​​​​Occupational Health experience preferred. Leadership experience preferred. Chart review experience preferred. Extensive knowledge and understanding of medical terminology and medical science, for effective review of medical records preferred.
