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Medical Secretary

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Summary

Perform front-desk and scheduling duties in a university health lab, including patient check-in, insurance verification, and balancing copays.

SUMMARY:

Assist physicians in providing high-quality patient care, while exhibiting strong customer service skills to all patients and the overall practice.


Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking patients in and out from their appointment and coordinating specialist appointments for patients

  • Collects patient balances, copays, and credit cards at time of service

  • Reviews lists of patients who need appointments and calls to schedule when due

  • Verifies demographics and insurance carrier information for every patient

  • Assists patients with Kiosk sign in

  • Complies with OSHA and DOH standards

  • Schedules, coordinates, and tracks STAT patient referrals and pre-authorizations

  • Adheres to Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care guidelines for protecting patients’ demographic, clinical and financial information

  • Provides superior customer service and outstanding patient care

  • Attends meetings/workshops as they relate to current position and office workflows

  • Performs other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

  • High school diploma required.

  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology required.

  • Must be very organized.

  • Must have excellent communication and customer service skills and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of patients and families.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Six months' experience in a medical office.

Pay Range:

$18.13-$29.90

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

East Greenwich-1454 South County Trail - 1454 South County Trail East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818

Work Type:

m-f

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required:

No

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