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Hand Division Secretarial Float

  • Syracuse
  • Administrative, Secretarial & Clerical
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Oct 1 2026
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • MedBest
  • Medical Secretary, G3
  • 91492
  • N/A (Non-Bargaining Unit)
Job Summary:

1. Accurately prepares temp charts for patient days 2-3 days in advance. Assuring that the last office note, test results and any appropriate radiology orders are in the chart. Makes notation for the patient care staff of any missing x-ray orders that should be in the system, but are not, so they can enter the order prior to the patient's arrival.

2. Correctly scans information to EMR.

3. Ability to use professional and effective phone skills when interacting with patients. 

4. Possesses working knowledge of EPIC appointment scheduling. Ability to schedule, cancel, and work in patient appointments as needed. Obtains required information.

5. Possesses working knowledge of EPIC/TPS/Caregiver/Synapse structure to be able to locate patient notes.

6. Ability to operate switchboard in a courteous and efficient manner.

7. Provides full desk coverage including surgery scheduling for planned and unplanned absences.

8. Capacity and willingness to work with and for others in his/her section.

9. Ability to schedule outside MRIs, CTs, Bone Scans, etc. 

10. Ability to track surgical clearances for various patients in a timely manner ensuring all are received 3 days prior to surgery.

11. Coordinates physical therapy referrals to ensure order is placed, signed and faxed to the appropriate office.

12. Completes Workers Compensation forms to authorize surgery.

13. Epic EMR in basket message management.

14. Opens, sorts and scans mail as needed for all Providers in the division. 

Minimum Qualifications:

High school or equivalent and two years of directly related medical secretary/office experience. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

EMR and Orthopedic office experience

Work Days:

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Message to Applicants:

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays

G3: $18.50 - $28.36

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

Recruitment  Office: MedBest Medical Management

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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