University of Maryland Medical System

Medical Secretary, Lead

Company Description

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

Job Description

  • ACCOUNT AND DATABASE MAINTENANCE: Demonstrates an understanding of systems and can troubleshoot problems and issues. Responsible for maintaining complete and accurate accounts to ensure database integrity and timely claims processing.
  • BILLING RESPONSIBILITIES: Collects and batches physician encounter forms and hospital charge tickets. Checks for missing charges by reviewing daily schedule and batches daily work and sends to physician billing office. Collects co-payments, schedules follow-up tests and appointments as appropriate.
  • FRONT DESK OVERSIGHT AND TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES: Cross-trained in all front-desk duties to provide cross-coverage as needed as well as, assists in on-the-job training of new hires and existing staff.
  • PRIMARY CARE OFFICE REGISTRATION: Facilitates an efficient and professional registration process through the attainment of demographic and financial information,via face-to-face registration, that is pertinent to appropriate reimbursement and statistical analysis


Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED (Required)
  • Vocational / Technical Degree (Preferred)
  • 2 - 4 years experience and knowledge of physician office/clinical care center routines and a basic understanding of the organization, medical procedures and terminology (Required)


Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other
  • Industries

    Hospitals and Health Care

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