Secretary - Cardiology - Part Time Days

Core Competencies

• Prints schedule and call for orders when assigned. Call for a valid order when required.
  
  
• Greets patients, obtains demographic data and processes appropriate paperwork for registration, ensuring accuracy of information.
  
  
• Verifies insurance eligibility, benefits and coverage.
  
  
• Collects deductibles and visit co-payments in advance of treatment or during the course of treatment, as appropriate.
  
  
• Notifies appropriate staff of patients arrival and/or escorts patient to room.
  
  
• Schedules appointments for Cardiology procedures, coordinating rooms, physician, technician, and nursing staff as indicated.
  
  
• Registers and schedules patients.
  
  
  
• Answers telephone courteously, identifying self and department.
  
  
• Answers telephone within 4 rings.
  
  
• Screens telephone calls and routes call appropriately.
  
  
• Records and routes messages as indicated accurately.
  
  
• Picks up and addresses voice-mail messages.
  
  
• Utilizes computer systems to schedule and process patients, obtain lab results and communicate with co-workers.
  
  
• Provides patients with accurate instructions regarding procedure and appointment
  
  
• Monitors and orders supplies.
  
  
• Places special orders for non-stock items through the Purchasing department.
  
  
• Maintains and orders office supplies for the department.
  
  
• Logs Requests for and Release of Medical Records correspondence and ensures correct patient authorization forms are completed accurately.
  
  
• Assists in training of new employees.
  
  

Department Specific Competencies

Education

Experience

License / Certification Requirements

Compensation Range: 

$25.00 - 33.44 / Hour