Medical Secretary, PACE

McGregor PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a community-based service program that provides in-home healthcare services to the elderly as an alternative to nursing home placement, allowing Seniors to remain at home.

We seek a highly motivated and dedicated Medical Secretary to join our team at PACE. As a Medical Secretary , you will be responsible for providing support to the primary care clinic through reception, scheduling, and medical record functions.

Responsibilities:

Answers the clinic phones and maintains a message log with follow-up, as appropriate

Accurately transcribes and processes physician orders

Schedules both internal and external participant appointments and communicates the schedule to participants and caregivers

Copies document as needed and prepares packets for outside appointments

Assists with scheduling transportation to outside appointments by contacting the McGregor PACE transportation department or working with the caregiver/family to accomplish transport

Enters computer-relevant departmental data, per the direction of the department Director

Maintains departmental fax and copy machines

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent, required; understanding of and experience with medical terminology, required

Three years of experience working with geriatric clients required

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and basic database skills is required

Attention to detail and the ability to function independently in a fast-paced environment are required