Job Description & Qualifications
- The Provider Secretary will be the primary administrative support to assigned providers.
- Assesses customer’s needs, meets quality standard for services and evaluates customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills. Provides quality customer service by answering and making telephone calls.
- Coordinates various clinical and nonclinical administrative activities of provider’s including schedules, lab coats, id badge, etc.
- Schedules office visits, surgical procedures and ancillary testing according to practice/organization guidelines.
- Ensure completion and/or coordination of activities related to patient financial clearance prior to service being rendered including insurance eligibility, medical necessity, and prior authorization activities
- Ensures materials are provided for meetings/interviews as necessary in a timely manner and follow up is completed as assigned.
- Handles a variety of administrative issues with regard to phone calls, always following through to assure all request/complaints/communications are handled in the manner appropriate.
- Types, transcribes and process correspondence, documents, grant papers and publications.
- Coordinates timely submission of grant papers and publications.
- Completes correspondence &/or administrative paperwork.
- Performs advanced tasks for department (i.e. denial management, SSI, iprocurement, etc… Takes all dictations for letters of recommendation for medical students, residents, fellows, attending staff and past colleagues.
- Provides training to newly hired secretaries and provides additional support for current secretaries as needed.
- Provide clinical support to various onsite locations as needed.
- Supports the onboarding process of new providers to the department/division
- Performs general office duties and provides back up support for other staff as needed.
- Other departmental duties may be assigned as needed.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
- High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
- Associate’s Degree (Preferred)
Work Experience
- 3+ years secretarial experience (preferably with at least 1 year previous administrative/secretarial support of a provider or provider practice) (Required) and
- Experience with demonstrated problem solving ability (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Medical terminology (Required proficiency)
- Proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously (Required proficiency)
- Computer skills in a Windows environment (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrate proficient verbal and written communication skills (Required proficiency)
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload to achieve expected outcomes (Required proficiency)
- Intermediate knowledge of office equipment (Required proficiency)
- Intermediate computer skills in Windows environment (Required proficiency)
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills (Required proficiency)
- Experience in customer service environment (Required proficiency)
- Excellent Organizational skills (Required proficiency)
- Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and Outlook, Google documents and teams (Required proficiency)
Physical Demands
- Standing Occasionally
- Walking Occasionally
- Sitting Constantly
- Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Balancing Rarely
- Stooping Rarely
- Kneeling Rarely
- Crouching Rarely
- Crawling Rarely
- Reaching Rarely
- Handling Occasionally
- Grasping Occasionally
- Feeling Rarely
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Frequently
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently
Travel Requirements
- 10%
Additional Salary Detail:
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of posting of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, union negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). This figure does not include, unless otherwise stated incentive pay or shift differential pay or the value of University Hospitals’ comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement plan options, and additional offerings. Click here to view complete wellness and benefits details.
For over 150 years, University Hospitals has been dedicated to our mission To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. Starting as a small Cleveland hospital in 1866, UH has grown into 18 hospitals and 40 health centers, serving 1 million people annually.
UH delivers exceptional care, advances medical innovation, and trains future healthcare leaders. Now, you have the opportunity to add your talents to this legacy of care. At UH, you’ll join a collaborative team in an inspiring environment where your skills and ideas will be valued. Together, we can continue to shape the future of healthcare and deliver on the promise of our mission for generations to come.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
At University Hospitals, everything we do is driven by our dedication to providing the highest quality patient care. All members of our team, regardless of whether they interact directly with patients, support our mission and share our commitment to caring, compassion, teamwork and providing an exceptional UH experience.
A career in professional services with University Hospitals provides challenging opportunities in:
- Operations – meeting the ever-evolving needs of the health care industry
- Learning – employing the most advanced, leading-edge health care technology
- Diversity – growing your experience by exploring multiple facets of various business functions
- Collaboration – working with cross-functional teams of the highest-caliber clinicians and support staff
Join us in advancing the science of Health and the art of compassion.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
University Hospitals is a national leader in healthcare that takes pride in calling Northeast Ohio home. With more than 150 locations throughout Cleveland and the surrounding metropolitan areas, UH provides unique opportunities to deliver world-class care in the communities where our employees live, work, and play.
We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.
View complete wellness and benefits details on our Why Choose Us page.

We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.


Working at University Hospitals
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