Medical Secretary jobs in Hayward, CA

Description

Busy medical office is seeking a highly motivated, independent medical receptionist to help run orthopedic practice. This position will assist with answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance and securing prior authorizations along with general office support. Applicant should be very organized, able to multitask and be a self-starter. Medical office experience with EPIC EMR software is REQUIRED and bilingual is preferred.

Duties for the position are:

Answers telephones and provides information or refers calls to appropriate personnel.

Schedules Appointments

Verifies insurance prior to appointments.

Greets and checks in patients.

Secures Prior Authorizations as needed.

General office duties

**THIS IS NOT A MEDICAL ASSISTANT POSITION**

***The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.***

Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Education: High School or equivalent Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• Minimum Experience: 1 Year
• Minimum Field of Expertise: Medical office experience
• Preferred Education: Specialized/Technical Training

SKILLS:

• Telephone etiquette.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Communicate with others to gather information.
• Coordinate the work of others.
• Prioritize multiple tasks.
• Maintain filing systems.
• Schedule appointments
• Data entry
• Typing
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to operate varied office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicant needs to have computer skills and the ability and desire to learn in a fast-paced medication office.
• Customer service
• Highly organized
• Good communication
• Strong computer skills

Compensation based on experience

Full Time - 32 hrs/week

Pay Scale/Ranges:

$25-30 hour (and the hourly equivalent for salaried employees).*

*Employees actual pay rate will depend on a host of factors including, without limitation, job location, specialty, skill set, education, and experience. The pay scale/ranges shown are representative of the pay rates for the job title reflected above, but an employee's actual pay rate will be determined on a case-by-case basis.