Medical Secretary
Location: Salt Lake City Utah
Description: University of Utah is currently seeking to employ Medical Secretary right now, this occupation will be placed in Utah. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. External Posting
Pay Rate Range
13.09 - 18.33
Close Date
NOTE: May close at anytime.
06/11/2013
Open Until Filled
NOTE:! May close at anytime.
No
Job Summary
As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.
Responsibilities
Provides administrative support to clinicians, supervisors and departments by coordinating calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments. Types and proofs correspondence, memoranda, reports, proposals, technical papers, manuscripts and related materials. Transcribes dictation relating to medical histories, physical examinations, discharges and other special notes involving a wide variety of medical te! rminology. Schedules patients for laboratory tests, medical ex! aminations and consultations. Prepares and maintains accurate and orderly patient medical records.
Arranges or assists in arranging patient transportation. Assists patients, patients’ families, referring physicians, and third party carriers to resolve patient related issues, including explaining various types of medical insurance plans. Obtains pre-certifications as required by patients’ health care plan or managed care provider when needed. Enters data into IDX , Allegra, Powerchart and Ormis and other word processing and spreadsheet software. Provides additional general office and clinical support such as answering phones and responding to calls, greeting and directing visitors/patients, filing, copying, making travel arrangements and opening and processing mail.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency required. Four years secretarial experience with at least two years of experience in a hospital, clinic or laboratory setti! ng; knowledge of medical terminology; strong word processing and spreadsheet software skills; demonstrated organizational, human relations, and effective communication skills also required. Patient registration or related experience preferred. Successful completion of IDX Scheduling, IDX Radiology, Powerchart, ORmis and Allegra training may be required within a department-specific hiring date.
Preferences
Type
Benefited Staff
Additional Information
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Cr., Rm 135, (801) 581-8365 (V/ TDD ), for further information! or to request an accommodation. The University of Utah is committed to! diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Special Instructions Summary
This position is supporting the practice of our new plastic surgeon, Dr. Barbu Gociman. In addition to managing his practice this position will contact families to join his research projects.
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This occupation starts available on: Sat, 25 May 2013 01:41:36 GMT