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Posted: 25-Jan-25
Location: Durham, North Carolina
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Internal Number: 253810
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.
Learn more about us: https://dhip.dukehealth.org/about-us
JOB LOCATION
NC Orthopaedic Clinic - 3609 SW Durham Dr
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a Medical Secretary 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.
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.