Medical Secretary

St. Charles Health System

. Perform office duties using knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic or laboratory procedures.

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeMaryville • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $18 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in medical terminology and hospital procedures, with strong organizational skills to manage patient scheduling, insurance verification, and departmental reporting in a clinical environment.

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Medical Terminology KnowledgeSecretarial ExperiencePatient RegistrationInsurance VerificationAppointment Scheduling

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Hard Skills

Medical TerminologyPatient RegistrationInsurance VerificationCharge ReconciliationData CollectionReport Generation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Office SoftwareTelephone Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Hospital ProceduresClinic OperationsCardiology Department

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform office duties using knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic or laboratory procedures.
Schedule appointments.
Register and check in patients.
Verify insurance benefits and authorization.
Reconcile charges.
Collect departmental performance improvement data.
Generate procedure reports.
Manage telephone calls, typing and filing.
Support administration and clinic operations in the Cardiology department.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
2 years secretarial experience is required, preferably in a medical/hospital setting.
Knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic or laboratory procedures.
Ability to work 40 hours per week on day shifts.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions
Up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year
Tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period
Adoption Assistance up to $7,500
Wellness program with incentives
Employer-paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
ID theft coverage
Colleague rewards and recognition program
Discount program