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Medical Secretary

Brown University Health, Green Corners, NY, United States


SUMMARY
Assist physicians in providing high-quality patient care, while exhibiting strong customer service skills to all patients and the overall practice.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Transcription of handwritten dermatopathology requisitions into the laboratory information system

Tracking and counting biopsy specimens first thing in the morning to be sent to the respective laboratories for that day

Registration of patients from our outside clients into ECW/EPIC

Preparing the previous day’s requisitions (sorting by physician) to be sent to billing

Assisting physicians with administrative tasks as needed

Answering phones

Respond to routine slide requests in a timely manner following procedure/guidelines

Preparing slides and correspondence for outside consultations

Consistently demonstrate ability respond to the changing needs of the department on a day-to-day basis

Minimize slower times in the office with general housekeeping, i.e. filing H&E slides, returning slides to their institutions after a consultation is complete

Photocopy, fax and file as required

Maintain office equipment as needed

Willingness to learn new skills, procedures, protocols as they are introduced

Attend trainings and meetings as required

Demonstrate flexibility as needs change in the office

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of medical terminology with a heavy emphasis on dermatology and dermatopathology

Knowledge of medical insurance and verifying eligibility

Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation for dermatopathology reports and outgoing correspondence

Knowledge of multi-line phone system

Knowledge of a variety of office equipment including computers, fax machines and copiers

Ability to file alphabetically or numerically

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one year experience in a medical setting, preferably dermatology

Pay Range: $18.13-$29.90

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Brown Health Medical Group - 167 Point Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: M-F 8:30-5:00

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required: No

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