Medical Secretary

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

NCEENT of North Durham - 4102 North Roxboro Street

 

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Medical Secretary to coordinate and participate in a variety of duties associated with scheduling surgeries, verifying benefits, collecting payments, coordinating preop and post op appointments.

 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule Ophthalmology surgical cases, coordinating preop and post op care. Submit orders to surgical facilities timely and accurately.
• Verify insurance benefits and request authorizations as needed. Council patient on benefits and out of pocket responsibilities.
• Answer telephone calls from patients promptly and efficiently.  Communicate with physicians and coordinate schedules as needed.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

 

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.