Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.
Duke Orthopaedics of Knightdale - 162 Legacy Oaks Dr
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a Medical Secretary responsible for coordinating all peri-operative activities related to scheduling patients for surgery. Responsible for performing a variety of duties both in the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Review surgical postings received for accuracy of information in medical chart- right patient, right side, right procedure and accurate diagnosis prior to posting the case in Epic. Review any discrepancies or omitted data with providers.
Schedule and verify surgery date and related information such as medical clearance, hospitalist appointments and pre-op appointments with the patient verbally and then send confirming information in writing documenting in Epic.
Respond timely to patient inquiries for information related to the surgery during the peri-operative period to keep patients informed and relaxed.
Record all surgical cases on Outlook calendars so providers and staff can accurately see what time is available.
Obtain authorization from insurance companies for all surgical procedures that require authorization.
Submit billing sheets to the physicians daily to code their surgeries.
Other provider support functions as assigned including appointment scheduling.
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Work requires a general educational background normally equivalent to a high school education.
Work requires two years of related medical clerical experience sufficient to acquire skills in transcribing medical terminology, office organization and communications.
A completed medical secretarial program (nine months up to two years accredited program) may be substituted for equivalent experience.
JOB HOURS
The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.
Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.
Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.
This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.
As a world-class academic and health care system, Duke Health strives to transform medicine and health locally and globally through innovative scientific research, rapid translation of breakthrough discoveries, educating future clinical and scientific leaders, advocating and practicing evidence-based medicine to improve community health, and leading efforts to eliminate health inequalities.