Medical Secretary

Overview

Join Our Cardiology Team at Tri Health! We’re looking for a Medical Secretary who is not only detail-oriented and experienced in medical office operations, but also a team player who is committed to excellence, responsible, and ready to serve others with compassion and professionalism. This part-time role supports the Cardiology Department by coordinating patient care and administrative tasks, including scheduling, transcription, insurance authorizations, and database management.

Supports cardiac testing operations by assisting with direct patient care, programming Holter monitors, and performing EKGs
. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and take pride in supporting both patients and clinical teams, we’d love to hear from you!

Primary

Location:


Kenwood location. However, occasional coverage at other Tri Health sites may be required, so candidates should be comfortable working at alternate locations as needed.

Take the next step in your career—apply today and become a valued part of a team that’s making a difference in cardiac care every day.

Work Hours:

• Part time, 40 hours biweekly

• Day shift from 7:30 AM to 4 PM (3 days one week and 2 days the following one)

• No weekends or holidays

This is a full-time position that reports directly to the Office Coordinator / Director. This position is responsible for the coordination/secretarial support of the Program. This would include transcription, scheduling appointments, verifying and getting authorization from insurance for therapies, maintenance of the program database, correspondence to physicians, insurance companies, as well as registering the patient for therapy. Will provide statistical data/reports regarding the program.

This position may also be called upon to assist the management team with preparation for surveys performed by CARF, JCAHO, Medicare, or other accrediting officials. This position designs and typesets forms utilized by the program as well as other rehabilitation programs, as assigned. May be called upon to provide backup coverage for any clerical positions. Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required)

• Experience: 3–4 years in a related medical or administrative field (Required)

• Experience involving direct patient care preferred.

• Skills &
  
  Competencies:
  
  Typing speed of 40 words per minute, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, strong filing and organizational skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and experience with insurance authorizations.

• Answers all phone calls courteously and promptly; resolves issues and assists in problem resolution

• Assists with filing, transcription, and other duties as needed; may support additional typing requests from other departments

• Demonstrates effective time management and utilizes free time productively; minimal use of personal calls

• Serves as receptionist at the front desk, greeting all individuals in a Service Excellence manner; ensures paperwork is completed appropriately and facilitates customers to the proper destination

• Supports cardiac testing operations by assisting with direct patient care, programming Holter monitors, and performing EKGs as part of routine responsibilities

• Seeks ways to improve efficiency; may need to take additional computer classes; proficient in handling multiple schedules and Meditech changes

Climbing - Rarely
Continuous Learning
- Hearing:
Conversation - Occasionally
Hearing:
Other Sounds - Frequently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting 50+ Lbs.

- Rarely
Lifting