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Medical Secretary, Upstate University Medicine @ Township 5

  • Camillus
  • Administrative, Secretarial & Clerical
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Jul 23 2026
  • Upstate Univ Med Assoc @ Syr
  • MedBest
  • Medical Secretary, G3
  • 90475
  • N/A
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Job Summary:

Perform administrative and secretarial duties related to patient registration and check in/out, utilizing clinic policies and procedures. Position reports to the Upstate University Medicine Medical Office Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Greet patients with care at check-in through kiosk or reception areas;
Compile medical charts, reports and correspondence, and review/scrub appointment records prior to patients scheduled appointments;
Collect payments from patients;
Provide forms as required by specialty for the patient and assists with completion;
Uses professional and effective phone skills, providing answers in a timely manner;
Schedule and/or reschedule appointments through electronic medical record;
Scanning duties, as assigned;
Willingly provide support to other staff as needed to prevent backlog and maintain even work-loads;
Obtain insurance eligibility verifications through via Carrier websites;
Obtain authorizations and referrals from insurance companies;
Assist patients with questions or concerns related to their current or future appointments, forms, etc.;
Follow patient satisfaction and compliant policies and procedures;
Assist with reception area and workspace maintenance and cleaning; and
Perform all other duties as assigned.

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:

Experience with electronic medical records

Work Days:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with potential for evenings and weekends in the future.

Part-time or Full-time position available. 24-40hrs per week based on candidates' preference.

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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