Practice Secretary - Oncology / Infusion - West Penn - Full Time
Job Number: 55532
Position: Practice Secretary
Location: West Penn
Department: Oncology / Infusion
Status: Full Time
Job Summary: Provides secretarial support in the physician office setting.
Responsibilities:
• Performs clerical and administrative functions such as prepation of correspondence, filing, sorting mail, data entry, faxing, and copying.
• Answers incoming telephone calls, takes messages, and schedules appointments/referrals. Maintains calendar(s) of assigned personnel.
• Screens and directs calls as appropriate.
• Takes appropriate actions regarding patient inquiries.
• Assists with front office registration functions, including patient check in/out, verifying/obtaining insurance authorization, preparing and maintaining patient medical records.
• Orders, maintains and organizes office supplies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required
Requirements:
• Associate's degree preferred
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across department boundaries. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
• Medical terminology and obtaining insurance authorizations preferred