Medical Secretary - Duke Orthopaedics of Knightdale

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Duke Health Integrated Practice

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

JOB LOCATION

Duke Orthopaedics of Knightdale - 162 Legacy Oaks Dr

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Medical Secretary to be responsible for coordinating all peri-operative activities related to patients being scheduled for surgery.

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 form insurance companies for all surgical procedures that require authorization.
• Submit billing sheets to the physicians daily to code their surgeries.
• Other duties as requested. 

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.

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