Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Senior Clinical Secretary - Pain and Spine Center, Hybrid

4 days ago

PayCompetitive
LocationLebanon/New Hampshire
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 31908

      Overview

      This position is Hybrid remote allowing 2 days in a remote location and 3 days on site. It is required that the candidate will be able to train in person and on site for the initial 60-90 days.

      *Note, some positions do require interactions with patients within the clinic and will have limited remote availability

      Performs a variety of independent administrative support in addition to a wide range of customer service-related duties. Schedules patients, manages multiple calendars, schedules surgical/infusion procedures. Designs, analyzes and coordinates master and other schedules. May direct special projects and/or the work of other employees, work study students, floats, temporary help, volunteers, etc.

      Responsibilities

    • Answers telephone, screens and directs calls, gives directions, and takes messages.
    • Schedules patients, manages calendars, schedules surgical procedures, ancillaries, rotaries, and coordinates deposition scheduling.
    • Designs, analyzes, and coordinates master and other schedules.
    • Maintains, tracks, and sends charts. May provide scribing and other administrative support to clinical staff.
    • Types letters, memoranda, manuscripts, grants, etc. Composes and edits correspondence.
    • Creates forms and spreadsheets, tables, charts, databases and slides.
    • Performs file/record management functions, prepares/constructs charts/departmental patient records, and obtains new medical record numbers.
    • Completes and processes a variety of reports, forms, reimbursements, etc. Obtains authorizations and pre-certifications.
    • Conducts on the job training for new staff members and gives input into performance appraisals. Directs the work of other employees, work study students, floats, temps, volunteers and others.
    • Creates agendas and takes minutes for meetings.
    • Coordinates conferences/meetings and make travel arrangements.
    • Performs budget tracking and record keeping procedures. Addresses billing concerns, and solves patient billing issues. Maintains account/fund bookkeeping, and provides input into budget preparation. Maintains petty cash, collects money from patients, and performs balancing and cash-out functions. Reviews billing sheets.
    • Prepares grants and negotiates outside contracts.
    • Performs other duties as required or assigned.
    • Qualifications

      • High School diploma with 3 years of administrative support experience or the equivalent required.
      • Proven experience working with the public required.
      • Knowledge of medical terminology may be required.
      • Proficiency in PC word processing, spreadsheets, and Excel, Power Point, MC Publisher software's.
      • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
      • Previous experience working in a medical setting preferred.
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