Medical Secretary
Saratoga-SCHDY Gastroenterology·City of Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga-SCHDY Gastroenterology·City of Saratoga Springs, New York
The Medical Secretary will schedule patients for procedures and follow-up visits, review preparation instructions, and provide necessary lab/radiology order forms. They will also notify relevant departments regarding scheduled procedures and clearances.
https://www.ssgastro.com/our-practice/careers SSGA is one of the leading Gastroenterology practices in the area. Our practice consists of 17 physicians and 13 advanced practitioners including a state of the art Endoscopy Center. Due to our rapid patient growth and the need to support more providers, we are growing our Medical Secretary Department.
This department primarily focuses working with physicians and advanced practitioners seeing patients in the office each day.
We are willing to train motivated and dependable individuals seeking an organized work environment.
This is a full time Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm position.
With offices in Burnt Hills, Saratoga Springs, and Clifton Park, this position will be working primarily between 2 offices but may to be asked to travel to all office locations as needed.
Location of residency will be considered when possible.
The Medical Secretary position is supported by several supporting departments within the practice including a reception/registration area, triage and call center, prior authorizations department, clearance request department, radiology authorization/scheduling department and medical records department. These supporting departments handle all follow up needs patients may have after being seen in the office. Your focus is on the patients in front of you.
Schedule patients for procedures and follow-up visits Review preparation instructions with patients requiring procedures Provide patients with Lab/Radiology orders forms as needed Notify Pre-authorization department regarding scheduled procedures Notify Clearance department for any procedures requiring clearance Notify Radiology Authorization/Scheduling department for all radiology tests ordered
High school diploma required Medical Office experience helpful Surgical/procedural scheduling experience helpful Strong Computer and EMR skills Skills Knowledge of HIPAA Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Ability to work as a team as well as individually Ability to multitask and prioritize Hourly Range: $17.00-$21.00 - Pay rate varies based on skills, experience and qualifications
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, personal, and holidays, medical and dental insurance, 401K with match and Profit Sharing plan.
Market context
Medical secretary roles in New York are often driven by steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices that need front-desk support, scheduling, and patient communication. Competition can be strong because employers usually look for strong computer and EMR skills, clear communication, and prior medical office experience; a high school diploma is required. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, and tailor your application to highlight EMR experience and patient-facing work.
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