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Medical Secretary
Job Description
This is a great temp-to-hire administrative healthcare opportunity with our largest healthcare client in Maine, located in Scarborough and a very short drive from Portland and South Portland areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Coordinates provider’s schedule and ensures the smooth and efficient flow of patient care
2. Generates daily appointment lists, updating all cancellations and add-ons
3. Prepares charts for office visits and reviews for completeness
4. Triages incoming calls from internal and external sources providing excellent customer service
5. Enters calls into telephone encounter and forwards to clinical team for review and follow up
6. Uploads faxed documents to patient chart and forwards to clinical team when appropriate
7. Schedules appointments, and obtains prior authorizations, as required
8. Coordinates follow-up appointments
9. Processes FMLA and other disability forms
10. Monitors department voicemail on designated unassigned phone line where patients leave messages
11. Follows up with no-show patients
12. Retrieves required past documents, procedure notes, operative notes, etc., and scans any documents required to be uploaded in patient chart
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with daily processing of office correspondence and appropriate distribution.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, providers, staff, and others.
- Keeps abreast of current issues involving patient care or practice issues by attending and participating in department, team and practice meetings
- Attends meetings, as assigned, and participates in educational activities to keep skills up to date.
- Works on special projects, as requested.
- Demonstrates professionalism at all times.
- Displays cooperative behavior and interacts positively and effectively with others to promote a team environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Previous administrative healthcare experience
- Excellent customer service skills, with pleasant/professional telephone voice
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with patients, physicians, leadership and other staff
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks to meet changing demands daily
- Ability to work independently and excel as a member of a team
- Proficient computer skills with knowledge of electronic medical records
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- South Portland, ME (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- South Portland, ME: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Meet Your Recruiter
Paul Farrell
Paul transitioned into recruiting in 2021 and quickly discovered it was where he was meant to be. His recruiting method: actually showing up, meeting your team in person, and truly understanding company culture before making recommendations. His background in HR revealed his natural ability to assess both technical skills and cultural fit, making him uniquely effective at solving challenging staffing needs for Maine companies. Paul challenges the misconception that agencies are merely temporary staffing services by focusing on strategic, career-level hires that drive real business results in today's competitive talent market. He sets himself apart through his refreshingly thorough, face-to-face approach—visiting workplaces, understanding team dynamics, and learning what success looks like in each environment before presenting candidates.
His recruiting strength lies in seeing staffing challenges from a hiring manager's perspective, recognizing that every open position impacts productivity. Paul's on-site visits and ability to discern company culture mean better candidate fits and significantly reduced turnover, while his patient approach ensures you only interview pre-qualified candidates who are genuinely excited about your opportunity. Currently specializing in healthcare recruitment with expanding expertise across multiple sectors, he's most excited solving staffing challenges that seem impossible. When he's not connecting clients with exceptional talent, you'll find Paul cheering on local sports teams or exploring Maine's hiking trails with the same team spirit and determination that fuel his commitment to your hiring success.
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