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JOB SUMMARY: In alignment with the mission and vision of Eastern
Maine Medical Center, the Medical Secretary/Biller/Transcriptionist will
provide medical secretarial support to the non-invasive cardiology
department, a busy and often stressful department with high volume, will
be flexible to cover a variety of shifts with evening, weekend and
holiday shifts as needed, will adhere to hospital policy and
professional standards of practice, must have a high level of
interpersonal and communication skills and be a demonstrated team
player. Must demonstrate reliability and accountability to team members
and patientsTASKS FOR THIS POSITIN WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Medical Secretary tasks include: Answering Phones, place pre procedural phone calls to patients
confirming appointments, document management and performing billing
tasks. Data tracking and input. Collaborate professionally and effectively with members of the
interdisciplinary care team, providing safe, quality, efficient patient
care across the lifespan, with particular attention to the patient's
age-related cognitive, emotional, physical, and functional needsBilling Tasks include: Perform batch charge entry of services provided in non-invasive
cardiology as needed Review procedural documentation, submit departmental procedure
charges, ensure accuracy and completeness of charges submitted as needed Review all scheduled procedures, documentation and reports as needed
for accurate billing of procedures Provide clinical support for procedural documentation and billing Perform reimbursement-related tasks as they arise, including
researching and reconciling insurance denials and pre-authorizations to
include checking medical necessity through the software program
provided, and working within the departmental performance and quality
improvement teamsTranscription Tasks include: Taking and transcribing non-invasive cardiology reports as needed. Will take and type meeting minutes and participate in projects for
quality and patient flow improvementEXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Medical terminology required.EXPERIIENCE/EDUCATION PREFERRED: Graduate/equivalent of a 2-year program in a medical science field or
equivalent preferred. Experience preferred with various medical records/documentation
programsOTHER SKILLS REQUIRED: Strong communication, organizational, computer, telephone and
multi-tasking skills. Visual acuity and manual dexterity are required
for use of the computer system. Auditory is required for accurate
exchange of information. Type 35 WPM, knowledge of computers (preferably MS Office and
Windows), must be self-directed to handle multiple priorities
successfully; pleasant, friendly manner, neat appearance, ability to
speak, read and write English clearly and concisely using correct
grammar and vocabulary. Excellent customer service skills Basic knowledge of procedures, supplies and treatments. Ability to relate well with people and to work effectively with
technical and medical staff, patients and families Learns and maintains core skills, meets all expectations and performs
all functions required of the medical secretary/biller/transcriptionist
rolePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Small amount of lifting, standing,
pushing, bending, stooping and reaching. Moderate amount of walking.
Large amount of sitting.WORK ENVIRONMENT: Minimal supervision, independent worker with
prolonged sitting. Fast paced, equipment intensive environment,
possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, blood fluids, infectious
disease, and radiation. Must work with video display terminals for up to
90% of an assigned shift.
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