Position Overview
Position: Medical Secretary
Location: 243 North Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Department: Gastroenterology
Classification: Full Time Non-Exempt Hourly
Reports to: Practice Manager/Director or Clinical Supervisor
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM Must travel to Fishkill two times a month.
The Medical Secretary provides assistance to the physician and the patients, which includes answering phones, preparing charts and scanning documents into the EMR system. The Medical Secretary exhibits strong organizational skills and works collectively with physicians, clinical staff and administration.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Answers patient calls for the physician taking detailed messages
+ Sends out new patient packets to patients making their first appointment and reminds them to request their previous medical records.
+ Schedules and confirms appointments. This inc...