Medical Secretary-MOA Support

Syracuse, New York


Employer: Upstate University Hospital
Industry: Administrative, Secretarial & Clerical
Salary: $16.00 - $25.88 per hour
Job type: Full-Time

Job Summary:
This position is supporting our vascular surgeons primarily with back end satellite clinic duties. In clinic support is approximately 2 days a month. Must be reliable and willing to work independently. Travel may be required with mileage reimbursement. EMR knowledge is a plus.
  • Works in conjunction with billing office to ensure that appropriate referrals or authorizations have been obtained and documentation completed via EPIC.
  • Obtains authorization for clinic procedures, insurance verification, maintains referrals work queue and EPIC depot.
  • Scheduling outpatient procedures, such as: CT, X-rays.
  • Answers the telephone, taking accurate messages, transferring calls to appropriate staff or handles certain calls that are appropriate.
  • Assists with scheduling follow up appointments in the outpatient practice as requested by the procedure practice.
  • Responsible for chart preparation in EMR system. Reviews the patient orders and makes sure that all pertinent information is available for the provider prior to patient's surgery. (e.g. requests missing test results or clearance notes are sent to our office prior to surgery).
  • Clinic check in and check out.
  • Responsible for sending written correspondence for procedure appointment changes.
  • Schedules outside services as requested by the physician for the patient (Medicaid cab, interpreter services, etc.)Other clinical duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School degree or equivalent and 2 years of directly related medical secretary/office experience. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:

Work Days:
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Message to Applicants:
This position was reclassified to the Medical Secretary title 8/12/24.

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.

G3: $16.00 - $25.88

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.
Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management

Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 81824
Country: United States
State: New York
City: Syracuse
ZIP: 13210