13,301 Medical Secretary jobs in the United States
Medical Secretary
02904 Providence, Rhode Island
Brown Medicine
Posted 24 days ago
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GENERAL SUMMARY:
Functions as a Medical Secretary to Brown Urology with primary accountability to the Practice Manager and the site supervisor. Primarily responsible for coordinating the providers patient schedule by efficiently responding to patient and provider requests for appointments, obtaining authorizations for necessary patient testing and preparation patient medical records.
Performs as a collaborative team member in ensuring excellent customer service for all patients and providers of Brown Urology. Proficient with electronic medical record systems. Expert handling of patient issues with excellent customer service skills and patient confidentiality are mandatory.
This is a full-time, 40 hours/week position (8:00AM-4:30PM Monday-Friday), at our 195 Collyer Street, Providence office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Conditions common to a clinical practice environment including potential exposure to communicable diseases, medicinal preparations and hazardous materials. It involves frequent contact with patients. Work may be stressful at times.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :
None.
Brown Urology requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical exemptions.
We value a diverse, talented workplace and seek colleagues who strive to better understand systemic barriers as it affects patient care and our academic institutions. Brown Urology welcomes nominations and applications from all individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, abilities, identities, and backgrounds to enrich our clinical, research, training and service missions.
Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM
Functions as a Medical Secretary to Brown Urology with primary accountability to the Practice Manager and the site supervisor. Primarily responsible for coordinating the providers patient schedule by efficiently responding to patient and provider requests for appointments, obtaining authorizations for necessary patient testing and preparation patient medical records.
Performs as a collaborative team member in ensuring excellent customer service for all patients and providers of Brown Urology. Proficient with electronic medical record systems. Expert handling of patient issues with excellent customer service skills and patient confidentiality are mandatory.
This is a full-time, 40 hours/week position (8:00AM-4:30PM Monday-Friday), at our 195 Collyer Street, Providence office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Maintain all facets of designated physician(s) clinical and administrative calendar.
- Answer and screen all telephone calls for designated physician(s), referring calls to appropriate person, taking clear and concise messages and assuring responses to all messages.
- Schedule all office appointments, office procedures, tests, and ensure orderly scheduled patient flow.
- Process all incoming referrals, via various methods (fax, phone, direct message within EMR (Electronic Medical Record)) efficiently.
- Maintain tracking mechanisms to ensure patient results are received in a timely manner and ensure accuracy of all patient demographic information and pertinent data in the record.
- Prepare all patient charts prior to the office visit. Ensure patient record is available if necessary, retrieving from archive and/or other paper or electronic means as applicable, and ensuring all necessary consultation, paperwork and/or test results are available for appointment.
- Obtain all necessary authorizations for office procedures/test and ensuring referrals are in place for office visits/billing to ensure payment of services rendered.
- Perform secretarial/clerical duties including medical transcription and dictation as needed.
- Ensure timely entry of all operative cases into the practice management system.
- Collect all co-payments or obtain financial responsibility documents before the patient's departure from the medical office.
- Coordinate and completes all insurance, TDI, and workers comp forms.
- Assist with rooming patients when needed, to include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, confirming allergies, past medical and social history.
- Responsible for any other duties which may be assigned to facilitate the overall improvement in patient care as may be assigned by the Practice Manager or Site Supervisor.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Three to five years' medical secretarial experience preferred.
- Degree from an accredited technical school or certification as a medical secretary preferred.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records, preferably eClinicalWorks.
- Ability to represent the organization and serve consumers in a professional manner and promote a positive image of the organization and its services.
- Interpersonal skills are necessary to deal effectively with patients, their representatives and other personnel/coworkers.
- Computer literate with thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite specifically with calendar management in Outlook.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Conditions common to a clinical practice environment including potential exposure to communicable diseases, medicinal preparations and hazardous materials. It involves frequent contact with patients. Work may be stressful at times.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :
None.
Brown Urology requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical exemptions.
We value a diverse, talented workplace and seek colleagues who strive to better understand systemic barriers as it affects patient care and our academic institutions. Brown Urology welcomes nominations and applications from all individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, abilities, identities, and backgrounds to enrich our clinical, research, training and service missions.
Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM
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Medical Secretary
01890 Winchester, Massachusetts
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Posted 1 day ago
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**Job Type:** Regular
**Time Type:** Full time
**Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)
**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.**
JOB SUMMARY:
BILH Primary Care is where you can truly make a difference. Performing as a frontline representative of BILH Primary Care you will exercise the highest standards of customer service in all interactions with patients and staff.
This dynamic clerical position represents the first impression of the office and has great influence over the ultimate care of our patients while setting the tone for a positive patient experience. Performing a wide variety of tasks such as phone interactions, registration, scheduling, co-pay collection and billing, and appointment confirmation calls are key responsibilities. This role is critical to the healthcare experience of our patients as you will ensure that patients are able to receive the right care at the right time.
Education - High School Degree or GED
Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in a high volume customer service related position.
Skills and Knowledge: Strong customer service skills, strong PC skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to multitask.
**Job Description:**
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Learn more ( about this requirement.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
**Time Type:** Full time
**Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)
**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.**
JOB SUMMARY:
BILH Primary Care is where you can truly make a difference. Performing as a frontline representative of BILH Primary Care you will exercise the highest standards of customer service in all interactions with patients and staff.
This dynamic clerical position represents the first impression of the office and has great influence over the ultimate care of our patients while setting the tone for a positive patient experience. Performing a wide variety of tasks such as phone interactions, registration, scheduling, co-pay collection and billing, and appointment confirmation calls are key responsibilities. This role is critical to the healthcare experience of our patients as you will ensure that patients are able to receive the right care at the right time.
Education - High School Degree or GED
Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in a high volume customer service related position.
Skills and Knowledge: Strong customer service skills, strong PC skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to multitask.
**Job Description:**
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Learn more ( about this requirement.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
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Medical Secretary
01890 Winchester, Massachusetts
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Job Type:** Regular
**Time Type:** Full time
**Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)
**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.**
JOB SUMMARY:
BILH Primary Care is where you can truly make a difference. Performing as a frontline representative of BILH Primary Care you will exercise the highest standards of customer service in all interactions with patients and staff.
This dynamic clerical position represents the first impression of the office and has great influence over the ultimate care of our patients while setting the tone for a positive patient experience. Performing a wide variety of tasks such as phone interactions, registration, scheduling, co-pay collection and billing, and appointment confirmation calls are key responsibilities. This role is critical to the healthcare experience of our patients as you will ensure that patients are able to receive the right care at the right time.
Education - High School Degree or GED
Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in a high volume customer service related position.
Skills and Knowledge: Strong customer service skills, strong PC skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to multitask.
**Job Description:**
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Learn more ( about this requirement.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
**Time Type:** Full time
**Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)
**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.**
JOB SUMMARY:
BILH Primary Care is where you can truly make a difference. Performing as a frontline representative of BILH Primary Care you will exercise the highest standards of customer service in all interactions with patients and staff.
This dynamic clerical position represents the first impression of the office and has great influence over the ultimate care of our patients while setting the tone for a positive patient experience. Performing a wide variety of tasks such as phone interactions, registration, scheduling, co-pay collection and billing, and appointment confirmation calls are key responsibilities. This role is critical to the healthcare experience of our patients as you will ensure that patients are able to receive the right care at the right time.
Education - High School Degree or GED
Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in a high volume customer service related position.
Skills and Knowledge: Strong customer service skills, strong PC skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to multitask.
**Job Description:**
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Learn more ( about this requirement.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
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Medical Secretary
20898 Gaithersburg, Maryland
Chenega Corporation
Posted 2 days ago
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**Summary**
**CHENEGA PRO FEDERAL SOLUTIONS, LLC**
**Gaithersburg, MD**
The **Medical Secretary** provides telephone/receptionist duties with the ability to effectively communicate information regarding health services provided and procedures associated with same; schedule patient appointments; maintains administrative files and confidential medical records; type correspondence, reports, and purchase orders for non-HHS supplies; order office supplies; and perform related health unit administrative/clerical duties.
**Responsibilities**
+ Assist employees involved in work-related injuries/illnesses in the
+ completion of Worker's Compensation Forms CA-1, CA-2 and CA-2A
+ and issues CA-16s and CA-17s as necessary.
+ Serve as Contractor's staff liaison with NIST Safety Office to ensure effective/efficient
+ processing of workers' injury/illness claims.
+ Coordinate billing, records, and management of the associated laboratory, radiological, and other integrated services necessary for the operation of the Health Unit, and maintenance of employee and associate health and wellness.
+ Responsible for running the daily operations of the office either by own direct involvement or by overseeing the work of other administrative/clerical support
+ Other duties as assigned
**Qualifications**
+ High School Diploma
+ Minimum one (1) year of recent full-time employment experience as a medical secretary/receptionist in an occupational health unit in an industrial/science laboratory type of business enterprise or in the office of a physician practicing occupational, preventive or internal medicine
+ Ability to type 40 wpm with three or less errors.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Proficient in Microsoft Word Suite
**Physical Demands** _:_ (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
+ While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
_Any estimated salary provided by this job board may not align with Chenega's compensation program. Please apply to connect with a recruiter who can provide more details._
Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Native preference under PL 93-638.
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program
**CHENEGA PRO FEDERAL SOLUTIONS, LLC**
**Gaithersburg, MD**
The **Medical Secretary** provides telephone/receptionist duties with the ability to effectively communicate information regarding health services provided and procedures associated with same; schedule patient appointments; maintains administrative files and confidential medical records; type correspondence, reports, and purchase orders for non-HHS supplies; order office supplies; and perform related health unit administrative/clerical duties.
**Responsibilities**
+ Assist employees involved in work-related injuries/illnesses in the
+ completion of Worker's Compensation Forms CA-1, CA-2 and CA-2A
+ and issues CA-16s and CA-17s as necessary.
+ Serve as Contractor's staff liaison with NIST Safety Office to ensure effective/efficient
+ processing of workers' injury/illness claims.
+ Coordinate billing, records, and management of the associated laboratory, radiological, and other integrated services necessary for the operation of the Health Unit, and maintenance of employee and associate health and wellness.
+ Responsible for running the daily operations of the office either by own direct involvement or by overseeing the work of other administrative/clerical support
+ Other duties as assigned
**Qualifications**
+ High School Diploma
+ Minimum one (1) year of recent full-time employment experience as a medical secretary/receptionist in an occupational health unit in an industrial/science laboratory type of business enterprise or in the office of a physician practicing occupational, preventive or internal medicine
+ Ability to type 40 wpm with three or less errors.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Proficient in Microsoft Word Suite
**Physical Demands** _:_ (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
+ While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
_Any estimated salary provided by this job board may not align with Chenega's compensation program. Please apply to connect with a recruiter who can provide more details._
Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Native preference under PL 93-638.
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program
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Medical Secretary
02474 Arlington, Massachusetts
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Posted 3 days ago
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**Job Type:** Regular
**Time Type:** Full time
**Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)
**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.**
A variety of medical secretarial functions are performed accurately, appropriately, and in a timely manner according to departmental standards, policies, and procedures.
**Job Description:**
**Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to):**
1. Types a variety of memos, manuscripts, correspondence, reports, minutes, schedules, and forms.
2. Maintains billing for surgical workload and outside vendors.
3. Answers telephone, screens calls, refers to the appropriate individual or takes messages.
4. Performs data entry from the transcription of surgical pathology and autopsy reports.
5. Maintains the inventory of office supplies.
6. Maintains records for the department according to all regulatory agencies and departmental policies and procedures.
7. Maintains records of journals and books contained in the Pathology Library.
8. Sends out surgical specimens for special testing, and records information.
9. Opens and distributes departmental mail daily.
10. Determines appropriate SNOMED and ICD9 codes for Pathology specimens.
11. Reports to Lead Pathology Secretary and Lab Administrator.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
1. Thorough knowledge of medical terminology required, excellent typing/computer skills, normally acquired through the completion of an Associate's degree in a medical secretary program or equivalent.
2. At least one year of medical secretarial experience and office experience are preferred.
3. Need excellent communication skills, including good auditory abilities.
**Physical Requirements & Environment:**
1. Generally works in an office environment with some limited exposure to odors, toxins, and other hazardous substances in the laboratory.
2. Works under constant time deadlines.
3. Performs data entry with repetitive hand movement and visual concentration at video display terminal to review and enter data.
4. Complies with precautions, as defined by Infection Control staff, in patients/materials requiring isolation.
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Learn more ( about this requirement.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
**Time Type:** Full time
**Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)
**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.**
A variety of medical secretarial functions are performed accurately, appropriately, and in a timely manner according to departmental standards, policies, and procedures.
**Job Description:**
**Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to):**
1. Types a variety of memos, manuscripts, correspondence, reports, minutes, schedules, and forms.
2. Maintains billing for surgical workload and outside vendors.
3. Answers telephone, screens calls, refers to the appropriate individual or takes messages.
4. Performs data entry from the transcription of surgical pathology and autopsy reports.
5. Maintains the inventory of office supplies.
6. Maintains records for the department according to all regulatory agencies and departmental policies and procedures.
7. Maintains records of journals and books contained in the Pathology Library.
8. Sends out surgical specimens for special testing, and records information.
9. Opens and distributes departmental mail daily.
10. Determines appropriate SNOMED and ICD9 codes for Pathology specimens.
11. Reports to Lead Pathology Secretary and Lab Administrator.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
1. Thorough knowledge of medical terminology required, excellent typing/computer skills, normally acquired through the completion of an Associate's degree in a medical secretary program or equivalent.
2. At least one year of medical secretarial experience and office experience are preferred.
3. Need excellent communication skills, including good auditory abilities.
**Physical Requirements & Environment:**
1. Generally works in an office environment with some limited exposure to odors, toxins, and other hazardous substances in the laboratory.
2. Works under constant time deadlines.
3. Performs data entry with repetitive hand movement and visual concentration at video display terminal to review and enter data.
4. Complies with precautions, as defined by Infection Control staff, in patients/materials requiring isolation.
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Learn more ( about this requirement.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
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Medical Secretary
02478 Belmont, Massachusetts
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Description
**Job Type:** Regular
**Time Type:** Full time
**Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)
**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.**
Job Description Summary
The Medical Secretary provides administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient operation of the primary care office. This position is responsible for patient reception, appointment scheduling, records management, and coordination of communication between patients, providers, and other healthcare entities. The Medical Secretary plays a key role in maintaining the organization, accuracy, and confidentiality of patient information while supporting the overall workflow of the clinical team.
**Job Description:**
**Principal Duties and Responsibilities**
1. Greet patients in person and over the phone in a courteous and professional manner
2. Schedule, confirm, and manage patient appointments using electronic health records (EHR) systems
3. Register new patients and update existing patient information
4. Handle incoming calls, messages, and faxes, ensuring timely communication between patients and providers
5. Process insurance information and verify eligibility
6. Collect co-pays and process payments
7. Maintain organized and confidential patient records
8. Prepare and manage correspondence, reports, and medical documents
9. Coordinate referrals to specialists and follow up on authorizations
10. Support medical staff with administrative tasks as needed
11. Maintain a clean and welcoming front desk and waiting area
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
1. High school graduate. Minimum of one year's experience as a medical assistant in a medical practice environment desirable. Certification as a medical assistant desirable.
2. Graduate of accredited secretarial training school preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, word processing equipment, and personal computers
3. Two years of experience in a busy medical practice setting Preferred. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Knowledge of pre-admission and pre-testing requirements helpful.
4. Working knowledge of insurance regulations and form completion. Ability to be trained in CPT and ICD9 coding. Knowledge of billing system helpful.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and follow directions.
6. Effective telephone manner and ability to communicate with patients, physicians, and other professional staff. Computer skills are necessary.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Job requires physical stamina; many hours/days on the feet
2. Ability to walk and stand for up to 90% of work time, to push, pull and to lift 10 lbs.
3. All staff are expected to cross train and help each other when needed.
Busy medical practice environment.
Mount Auburn Hospital employees must be able to readily adjust to change and handle a rapid-paced environment and the stresses associated with that, while continuing to provide high-quality, efficient service.
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Learn more ( about this requirement.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
**Time Type:** Full time
**Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)
**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.**
Job Description Summary
The Medical Secretary provides administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient operation of the primary care office. This position is responsible for patient reception, appointment scheduling, records management, and coordination of communication between patients, providers, and other healthcare entities. The Medical Secretary plays a key role in maintaining the organization, accuracy, and confidentiality of patient information while supporting the overall workflow of the clinical team.
**Job Description:**
**Principal Duties and Responsibilities**
1. Greet patients in person and over the phone in a courteous and professional manner
2. Schedule, confirm, and manage patient appointments using electronic health records (EHR) systems
3. Register new patients and update existing patient information
4. Handle incoming calls, messages, and faxes, ensuring timely communication between patients and providers
5. Process insurance information and verify eligibility
6. Collect co-pays and process payments
7. Maintain organized and confidential patient records
8. Prepare and manage correspondence, reports, and medical documents
9. Coordinate referrals to specialists and follow up on authorizations
10. Support medical staff with administrative tasks as needed
11. Maintain a clean and welcoming front desk and waiting area
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
1. High school graduate. Minimum of one year's experience as a medical assistant in a medical practice environment desirable. Certification as a medical assistant desirable.
2. Graduate of accredited secretarial training school preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, word processing equipment, and personal computers
3. Two years of experience in a busy medical practice setting Preferred. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Knowledge of pre-admission and pre-testing requirements helpful.
4. Working knowledge of insurance regulations and form completion. Ability to be trained in CPT and ICD9 coding. Knowledge of billing system helpful.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and follow directions.
6. Effective telephone manner and ability to communicate with patients, physicians, and other professional staff. Computer skills are necessary.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Job requires physical stamina; many hours/days on the feet
2. Ability to walk and stand for up to 90% of work time, to push, pull and to lift 10 lbs.
3. All staff are expected to cross train and help each other when needed.
Busy medical practice environment.
Mount Auburn Hospital employees must be able to readily adjust to change and handle a rapid-paced environment and the stresses associated with that, while continuing to provide high-quality, efficient service.
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Learn more ( about this requirement.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
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Medical Secretary
02180 Stoneham, Massachusetts
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Description
**Job Type:** Regular
**Time Type:** Full time
**Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)
**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.**
**Job Description:**
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Learn more ( about this requirement.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
**Time Type:** Full time
**Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)
**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.**
**Job Description:**
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Learn more ( about this requirement.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
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Medical Secretary
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Beth Israel Lahey Health
Posted 3 days ago
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**Job Type:** Regular
**Time Type:** Full time
**Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)
**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.**
The Medical Secretary provides administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient operation of the primary care office. This position is responsible for patient reception, appointment scheduling, records management, and coordination of communication between patients, providers, and other healthcare entities. The Medical Secretary plays a key role in maintaining the organization, accuracy, and confidentiality of patient information while supporting the overall workflow of the clinical team.
**Job Description:**
**Principal Duties and Responsibilities**
1. Greet patients in person and over the phone in a courteous and professional manner
2. Schedule, confirm, and manage patient appointments using electronic health records (EHR) systems
3. Register new patients and update existing patient information
4. Handle incoming calls, messages, and faxes, ensuring timely communication between patients and providers
5. Process insurance information and verify eligibility
6. Collect co-pays and process payments
7. Maintain organized and confidential patient records
8. Prepare and manage correspondence, reports, and medical documents
9. Coordinate referrals to specialists and follow up on authorizations
10. Support medical staff with administrative tasks as needed
11. Maintain a clean and welcoming front desk and waiting area
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
1. High school graduate. Minimum of one year's experience as a medical assistant in a medical practice environment desirable. Certification as a medical assistant desirable.
2. Graduate of accredited secretarial training school preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, word processing equipment, and personal computers
3. Two years of experience in a busy medical practice setting Preferred. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Knowledge of pre-admission and pre-testing requirements helpful.
4. Working knowledge of insurance regulations and form completion. Ability to be trained in CPT and ICD9 coding. Knowledge of billing system helpful.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and follow directions.
6. Effective telephone manner and ability to communicate with patients, physicians, and other professional staff. Computer skills are necessary.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Job requires physical stamina; many hours/days on the feet
2. Ability to walk and stand for up to 90% of work time, to push, pull and to lift 10 lbs.
3. All staff are expected to cross train and help each other when needed.
Mount Auburn Hospital employees must be able to readily adjust to change and handle a rapid-paced environment and the stresses associated with that, while continuing to provide high-quality, efficient service.
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Learn more ( about this requirement.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
**Time Type:** Full time
**Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)
**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.**
The Medical Secretary provides administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient operation of the primary care office. This position is responsible for patient reception, appointment scheduling, records management, and coordination of communication between patients, providers, and other healthcare entities. The Medical Secretary plays a key role in maintaining the organization, accuracy, and confidentiality of patient information while supporting the overall workflow of the clinical team.
**Job Description:**
**Principal Duties and Responsibilities**
1. Greet patients in person and over the phone in a courteous and professional manner
2. Schedule, confirm, and manage patient appointments using electronic health records (EHR) systems
3. Register new patients and update existing patient information
4. Handle incoming calls, messages, and faxes, ensuring timely communication between patients and providers
5. Process insurance information and verify eligibility
6. Collect co-pays and process payments
7. Maintain organized and confidential patient records
8. Prepare and manage correspondence, reports, and medical documents
9. Coordinate referrals to specialists and follow up on authorizations
10. Support medical staff with administrative tasks as needed
11. Maintain a clean and welcoming front desk and waiting area
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
1. High school graduate. Minimum of one year's experience as a medical assistant in a medical practice environment desirable. Certification as a medical assistant desirable.
2. Graduate of accredited secretarial training school preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, word processing equipment, and personal computers
3. Two years of experience in a busy medical practice setting Preferred. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Knowledge of pre-admission and pre-testing requirements helpful.
4. Working knowledge of insurance regulations and form completion. Ability to be trained in CPT and ICD9 coding. Knowledge of billing system helpful.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and follow directions.
6. Effective telephone manner and ability to communicate with patients, physicians, and other professional staff. Computer skills are necessary.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Job requires physical stamina; many hours/days on the feet
2. Ability to walk and stand for up to 90% of work time, to push, pull and to lift 10 lbs.
3. All staff are expected to cross train and help each other when needed.
Mount Auburn Hospital employees must be able to readily adjust to change and handle a rapid-paced environment and the stresses associated with that, while continuing to provide high-quality, efficient service.
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Learn more ( about this requirement.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
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Medical Secretary
01815
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Description
**Job Type:** Regular
**Time Type:** Full time
**Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)
**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.**
BILH Primary Care is where you can truly make a difference. Performing as a frontline representative of BILH Primary Care you will exercise the highest standards of customer service in all interactions with patients and staff.
This dynamic clerical position represents the first impression of the office and has great influence over the ultimate care of our patients while setting the tone for a positive patient experience. Performing a wide variety of tasks such as phone interactions, registration, scheduling, co-pay collection and billing, and appointment confirmation calls are key responsibilities. This role is critical to the healthcare experience of our patients as you will ensure that patients are able to receive the right care at the right time.
**Job Description:**
**Requirements:**
**Education - High School Degree or GED**
**Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in a high-volume customer service-related position.**
**Skills and Knowledge: Strong customer service skills, strong PC skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to multitask.**
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Learn more ( about this requirement.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
**Time Type:** Full time
**Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)
**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.**
BILH Primary Care is where you can truly make a difference. Performing as a frontline representative of BILH Primary Care you will exercise the highest standards of customer service in all interactions with patients and staff.
This dynamic clerical position represents the first impression of the office and has great influence over the ultimate care of our patients while setting the tone for a positive patient experience. Performing a wide variety of tasks such as phone interactions, registration, scheduling, co-pay collection and billing, and appointment confirmation calls are key responsibilities. This role is critical to the healthcare experience of our patients as you will ensure that patients are able to receive the right care at the right time.
**Job Description:**
**Requirements:**
**Education - High School Degree or GED**
**Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in a high-volume customer service-related position.**
**Skills and Knowledge: Strong customer service skills, strong PC skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to multitask.**
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Learn more ( about this requirement.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
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Medical Secretary
01936 Hamilton, Massachusetts
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Posted 3 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Job Type:** Regular
**Time Type:** Full time
**Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)
**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.**
BILH Primary Care is where you can truly make a difference. Performing as a frontline representative of BILH Primary Care you will exercise the highest standards of customer service in all interactions with patients and staff.
This dynamic clerical position represents the first impression of the office and has great influence over the ultimate care of our patients while setting the tone for a positive patient experience. Performing a wide variety of tasks such as phone interactions, registration, scheduling, co-pay collection and billing, and appointment confirmation calls are key responsibilities. This role is critical to the healthcare experience of our patients as you will ensure that patients are able to receive the right care at the right time.
**Job Description:**
**Requirements:**
**Education - High School Degree or GED**
**Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in a high-volume customer service-related position.**
**Skills and Knowledge: Strong customer service skills, strong PC skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to multitask.**
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more ( about this requirement.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
**Time Type:** Full time
**Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)
**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.**
BILH Primary Care is where you can truly make a difference. Performing as a frontline representative of BILH Primary Care you will exercise the highest standards of customer service in all interactions with patients and staff.
This dynamic clerical position represents the first impression of the office and has great influence over the ultimate care of our patients while setting the tone for a positive patient experience. Performing a wide variety of tasks such as phone interactions, registration, scheduling, co-pay collection and billing, and appointment confirmation calls are key responsibilities. This role is critical to the healthcare experience of our patients as you will ensure that patients are able to receive the right care at the right time.
**Job Description:**
**Requirements:**
**Education - High School Degree or GED**
**Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in a high-volume customer service-related position.**
**Skills and Knowledge: Strong customer service skills, strong PC skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to multitask.**
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more ( about this requirement.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
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