Medical Secretary NY/NJ

SpineSearch is currently seeking an experienced Medical Secretary to join a renowned orthopedic practice located in Saddle River, New Jersey.

Requirements of the Medical Secretary:

• High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• At least 2 years of experience as a Medical Secretary
• Must be willing to travel to Saddle River, Paramus, and New York City

Benefits of the Medical Secretary:

• Full time, Monday through Friday
• Medical/Dental/Vision

Responsibilities of the Medical Secretary:

• Scheduling, receiving, and announcing scheduled patients and visitors
• Screening unscheduled patients and visitors; arranging referrals to other health care providers;
• Help patients schedule x-rays, lab tests, physical therapy, MRI's, CT scans, etc.
• Ensures physician productivity by maintaining calendars; scheduling patient appointments; physician consultations; professional meetings, conferences; teleconferences, and travel.
• Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; maintaining patient records; recording meeting discussions.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
• Maintains office supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Keeps office equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.