Firelands Health · 3 days ago
Secretary, Speech Therapy -FT, Days
Castalia, Ohio, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expFirelands Health is an award-winning healthcare provider recognized for its excellence in patient safety and orthopedic surgery. They are seeking a Secretary for their Speech Therapy department who will perform various secretarial duties, manage patient documents, schedule appointments, and support the clinical team.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Performs secretarial duties related to the provision of clinical services of patients. Creates and types support materials (i.e. memos, minutes, small projects) as requested. Manages confidential patient documents including reports and forms, obtains appropriate signatures and mails to client representative. Reviews for accuracy before mailing. Prepares and processes multiple mass mailings
Answers telephone and intercom, takes messages and communicates messages to the appropriate person accurately and professionally. Receives and records messages, records, appointments, schedules meetings, and appointments
Schedules and maintains calendar for various examinations, appointments, and meetings
Attends staff meetings as required for the Speech Therapy and Pediatric Therapy programs. Responsible for creating and distributing staff lists with up-to-date information regarding dates of authorization of services and a summary of present medical condition as needed. Takes minutes at bi-weekly Speech Therapy department meetings
Verifies client’s insurance coverage for service and records information
Records patient referral information from physician offices and/or case manager. Contacts physician offices and case manager to obtain necessary medical records, and authorization for services
Ensures that current demographic information is maintained and accurately entered in database on physicians, case managers, and employers
Collects and posts co-pays and past due balances, and completes any necessary forms obtaining signatures as necessary
Obtains prior authorizations and pre-certifications as needed
Checks inventory of supplies on a routine basis and orders appropriately, securing management approval. Provides for a safe, efficient and economical use of all supplies and equipment
Maintains and calculates accurate records of department activities: i.e. monthly statistical information, reports, daily charts, and annual statistics
Provides incidental support to the pediatric therapists as well as the Director
Greets visitors or patients and directs and/or escorts them to the proper person, office or treatment area
Schedules patient’s re-occurring treatment visits, prepares daily department schedules and distributes as appropriate
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of two years' experience
Completion of a medical terminology class or demonstrated experience
Ability to consistently spell and use medical terminology
Ability to type 55 w.p.m
Ability to read and write small letters and numbers and perform basic arithmetic
Demonstrated secretarial skills including filing, record keeping, and billing procedures, office practice and procedures
Ability to file both alphabetically and numerically
Ability to operate office equipment such as, calculator, fax, copier, and computer
Ability to maintain a positive impression of the medical center at all times
Punctual attendance at assigned work location is required
Successful completion of a ninety (90) day probationary period
Preferred
Proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and AS400 preferred
Benefits
Competitive pay
Excellent benefits
Tuition assistance
Retirement plan matching
Recognition program
Local discounts
Company
Firelands Health
Firelands Health includes a 287-bed not-for-profit medical center, behavioral health services, rehabilitation, Firelands Physician Group and more.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jeremy Normington-Slay
President and CEO Firelands Regional Health System
Kevin Riley, CPA, MBA, FHFMA
Chief Financial Officer
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