Miami Jewish Health System Fort Lauderdale , FL 33301
Posted 2 weeks ago
Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Our careers are challenging, meaningful and rewarding. Join us now to do purposeful work in supporting our community's seniors and their families.
Job Title: Medical Secretary
Job Summary
Provides secretarial support utilizing specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures; Provides clerical duties for PACE staff as needed.
Essential Job Functions
Handles all telephone calls and greets visitors and participants; Takes message as needed and delivers to appropriate personnel
Schedules all participant diagnostic appointments and medical consultations
Request medical records; Ensures that all results from all laboratory, radiological and other tests and procedures are obtained and reported to the physician and clinical staff
Checks all medications received from Pharmacy on a daily basis to ensure that they match what was ordered; Prepares them with delivery tickets and distributes them to the appropriate driver
Maintains unit specific documentation as per department guidelines and regulatory standards
Maintains Electronic Medical Record
Acts as support for Patient Coordinator; Understands priorities of Coordinator position and perform scheduling and coordination duties when required Including authorizations; Provides authorization for treatment/procedures to hospitals and other providers; Enters information in the system and maintains an updated agenda
Responsible to update daily IDT agenda and record daily IDT minutes
Performs clerical and support functions for the department
Attends department meetings and in-services as needed
Order supplies for PACE on the Meditech system
Manages traffic flow in the clinic exhibiting an assertive professional behavior at all times
Job Requirements
Education:
Experience:
Licenses/Certifications:
Abilities Required
Knowledge of medical terminology
Strong organizational skills
Self-starter and self-motivated
Strong computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point
Ability to work with geriatric patients
Demonstrates a caring attitude toward PACE participants, family members, employees, and other facility guests
Must be able to speak, read and write English
Bilingual Spanish/English required
Functional Demands
Environment Work Conditions:
Infectious Material Exposure:
Organizational Expectations
Ensures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered to
Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
Demonstrates excellent communication skills
Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information
Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
Able to speak, read and write English
Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
Adheres to the organization's Mission, Vision and Values
Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
Maintains a safe working environment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you've ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.
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