EXPERIENCED MEDICAL SECRETARY

*EXPERIENCED MEDICAL SECRETARY IMMEDIATELY NEEDED TO WORK IN OUR THERAPEUTIC (DIABETIC) SHOE PROGRAM.
* *WE SPECIALIZE IN SHOES AND ORTHOTICS FOR DIABETICS.
* _*MEDICAL BACKGROUND IS MANDATORY.
*_ *DUTIES / REQUIREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:* · _SCHEDULE PATIENT APPOINTMENTS_ · _CORRESPOND WITH MEDICAL OFFICES & HEALTHCARE FACILITIES_ · _BE ABLE TO INTERPRET MEDICAL NOTES FROM PHYSICIANS AND HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING OF MEDICAL FORMS AND INSURANCES_ · _WORK WITH ELECTRONIC AND PAPER FILING SYSTEMS PROCESSING MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND OTHER CLAIMS_ · _ENSURE THAT MEDICARE AND OTHER INSURANCE CLAIMS MEET REGULATION COMPLIANCE_ · _FOLLOW UP ON SECONDARY INSURANCES AND PAST CLAIMS_ · _MUST BE WELL ORGANIZED _ · _ABLE TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY_ · _GOOD COMMUNICATION AND ACTIVE LISTENING SKILLS_ · _ABILITY TO CONSISTENTLY FOLLOW UP ON RECEIVING REQUIRED INFORMATION_ · _MUST SHOW PATIENCE AND COMPASSION WHEN WORKING WITH PATIENTS, HEALTHCARE OFFICES & FACILITIES, AND PHYSICIANS_ · _Multi-tasking_ · _Flexibility_ · _Telephone skills_ · _Customer service_ · _Time management_ · _Organization_ · _Attention to detail_ · _Scheduling_ · _Professionalism_ * _Serves patients by greeting and helping them, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records and accounts.
_ * _Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.
_ * _Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal, and financial information.
_ * _Maintains operations by following policies and procedures, reporting needed changes.
_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $17.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Medical: 2 years (Preferred) * Medical office: 2 years (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * Rome, NY 13440: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person