Medical Secretary
Medical Secretary
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Job Description
During these unprecedented times the most vulnerable need Wayfinder more than ever. We are here to stay and we will never give up on those who need us most.
Our vital programs continue to operate and we remain as committed as ever to the children youth and families we serve. Those with nowhere else to turn. If you are someone who never gives up join us. Become a Wayfinder. The world needs usnow more than ever.
We are seeking a Medical Secretary who is responsible in ensuring Wayfinder is in compliance with licensing and contractual requirements for the timely completion of dental exams initial and annual physicals completes forms and arranges transportation to urgent care and emergency room visits under the direction of nursing services staff.
This is a nonexempt position that reports directly to the Director of Nursing Services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and Responsibilities:
Creates new charts upon client admission.
Acts as a liaison to gather important information such as immunization history insurance numbers names of any specialists etc.
Verifies clients insurance status and contacts health insurance providers by phone and fax to ensure proper reimbursement for Wayfinder.
Keeps charts updated and maintains copies of medical alerts and copies of insurance information for scheduled and emergency appointments.
Keeps information up to date and monitors due dates for appointments and services.
Calls and schedules Medical Dental Specialist and Procedures (CTs MRIs Ultrasounds etc..
Tracks all medical dental specialty medical appointment and psychotropic authorization data into the Health Services Database accurately and in a timely manner.
Completes all related documentation for medical dental laboratory and specialty medical appointments on appropriate forms and requisitions.
Ensures that psychotropic medication authorization renewal forms are provided to the psychiatrist in a timely manner and may assist nurses by faxing completed forms to the court(s).
Assists the nurse(s) in coordinating the schedule of the consultant psychiatrists. This includes providing charts according to the psychiatrists appointment schedules.
Assists with nursing services emails and requests from a wide variety of sources such as mental health probation DCFS public health nurses school nurses IEPs cottage staff and quality assurance.
Assists in billing input for medical department DMH services.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent and special medical or office training.
Minimum of one 1 year experience in a medical office.
Medical Assistant or Administrative Assistant Certification preferred.
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suites highly preferred.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Competitive salary (DOE)
Health Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Long term Care
Flexible spending benefit options including qualified transportation
401(K) retirement plan with a 4 employer match after qualification
Generous Paid Time Off
10 Paid Holidays
Education Assistance Program
You can apply through this link or submit resume to:
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Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drugfree workplace and conduct preemployment background and drug screenings.
Visit us online at www.wayfinderfamily
Employment Type
Full Time
