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Medical Office Secretary - Internal Medicine

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • St. Louis

AI generated summary

  • You need a High School Diploma or GED and 2-5 years of relevant experience.
  • You will manage appointments, educate patients, dispatch medical records, maintain transcriptions, handle incoming calls, and coordinate physician schedules effectively.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2-5 years

Responsibilities

  • Makes office visit appointments, hospital appointments for test and admissions and obtains appropriate referrals, forms and other pertinent information.
  • Educates patients on procedures for hospital tests and admissions.
  • Dispatches finished medical records to appropriate parties as directed.
  • Maintains records of incoming and completes transcriptions.
  • Takes incoming calls and determines the appropriate care service to administer to patients; manages physician schedules.

FAQs

What is the location of the Medical Office Secretary position?

The position is located in Sunset Hills, within the BJC Medical Group's Internal Medicine division.

What are the working hours for this role?

This is a full-time position with a 40-hour workweek, specifically during day shifts.

Are there any on-call or weekend responsibilities for this job?

No, there are no call, weekend, or holiday responsibilities for this role.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with 2-5 years of relevant experience.

What is the primary purpose of the Medical Office Secretary role?

The Medical Office Secretary performs front office duties in support of physicians in a medical office setting.

What types of responsibilities will the Medical Office Secretary have?

Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, educating patients on procedures, dispatching medical records, maintaining records, and managing incoming calls and physician schedules.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability insurance, a pension plan, a 401(k) plan with BJC match, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and adoption assistance.

When do benefits start for new employees?

Benefits are available on the first day of the month after the hire date.

Is there an opportunity for career development?

Yes, BJC offers the BJC Institute for Learning and Development for employee growth and development.

Is this position part of an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, BJC Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Mission & Purpose

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, and is focused on delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis and southern Illinois regions. With net revenues of $5.5 billion, BJC serves the health care needs of urban, suburban and rural communities and includes 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice. As a nonprofit health care organization, BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefit in Missouri, providing more than $872.4 million in financial assistance, education of health professionals, safety net services and community outreach programs in 2020.