Medical Secretary C - Danbury Hospital Anticoagulation Center - Danbury, CT

Support Services Danbury, Connecticut


Description

Position at Danbury Hospital

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
 
Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.
 
Our accolades include the following:
 
  • The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
  • U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
  • Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
  • Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
  • Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery
 
At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.
 
Title: Medical Secretary C - Danbury Hospital Anticoagulation Center - Per Diem - Variable 8 hour shifts, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Summary: Provides clerical support and maintains an efficiently run department. Enters complete billing information on time for prompt reimbursement from insurance companies.

Responsibilities:

1. Enters patient demographic information into registration system, making sure all information is entered for billing purposes.

2. Performs reception duties and forwards phone calls to the appropriate party. 

3. Answers phones by 4th ring using department greeting, records complete messages or sends task to appropriate person in a timely manner. 

4. Obtains medical records and labs on new patients. Updates information on registration system. 

5. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. 

6. Schedules patient follow-up appointments and testing as ordered by providers at time of check-out. 

7. Performs orders reconciliation for tests, x-rays, etc. for patients as they come due. 

8. Demonstrates the ability to use office equipment. 

9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information:

Education/Experience Required: High School Diploma/GED, data entry and MS Word.
Minimum Experience: three years
Desired: Knowledge of insurance and ICD9 coding

Salary Range: $18.13 - $34.50 Hourly

With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!