Medical Secretary - Duke Vascular Specialists of Raleigh

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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 Vascular Specialists of Raleigh - 3300 Executive Dr

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Medical Secretary in our Duke Vascular Surgery clinic to be responsible for coordinating venous 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 clinical scheduling and patient care coordination. 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule post-operative appointments.
• Review New Patient visit charts for images, medical records, and ensure Ultrasound is scheduled if needed. 
• Review Return Patient charts for appointment accuracy and ensure previous visit orders are complete.
• Schedule radiology studies, follow-up visits and/or other referrals as requested by MD/APP needed for clinic visits.
• Obtain outside images from power share and Scan medical records into charts.
• Cancel/reschedule any clinic visits for SCR <45 days.
• Schedule meetings for provider/administrative staff.
• Schedule all venous procedures and communicate schedule with patient and care team.
• Schedule OR procedures and update physician calendars.
• Other duties as determined by clinic needs.

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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