Administrative Assistant III - Ambulatory Float Pool

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Administrative Assistant III for the Ambulatory Float Pool in the Boston area. This role supports multiple clinics by managing calls, scheduling, records, and communications to physicians and staff.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of experience in healthcare administration, strong English communication, and proficiency with web-based systems and Microsoft Office. This is an on-site position with a 60-90 day float assignment pattern.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.
Associate's degree preferred.
3-5 years related work experience required.
Experience with web-based applications and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access).

Responsibilities

Answers and screens telephone calls. Greets and directs patients, families, visitors and staff. Responds to requests in a timely manner and provides information within scope of knowledge.
Updates patient demographics and insurance information and obtains specialist referrals for all patient appointments. Schedules patient appointments and coordinates ancillary appointments and procedures.
Obtains patient information and materials from referral sources. Prepares patient records for clinical activities and maintains records for physicians. Acts as liaison with other departments and external customers; handles confidential information.
Maintains physician's administrative and clinical calendars. Types correspondence and documents with complex formatting. Prepares and distributes materials for meetings and committees.
Queues prescriptions for renewal and performs initial review of medication listings in the electronic medical record (Web OMR).

Skills

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Team Work

Customer Service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Web-based applications

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administrative Assistant III - Ambulatory Float Pool

Jul 31, 2026

$21 - $29/hour

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: This position works within the Ambulatory Float Pool as an Administrative Assistant III. Ambulatory Float Pool staff are assigned to a short-staffed clinic. Typically Float Pool assignments last from 60 to 90 days, after which Float Pool staff are assigned to a different clinic. Working in the Ambulatory Float Pool is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a variety of Ambulatory specialties while enhancing individual skills.

Job Description:

Answers and screens telephone calls . Takes accurate messages or directs call to appropriate person. Greets and directs patients, families, visitors and staff. Responds to requests in a timely manner and provides clear, accurate information within scope of knowledge and authority.

Updates patient demographic and insurance information as necessary and obtains specialist referrals for all patient appointments. Schedules patient appointments utilizing scheduling tools and resources. Coordinates and communicates ancillary appointments and procedures working with other hospital staff as needed.

Obtains patient information and materials as needed from referral sources. Prepares patient records for clinical activities and maintains patient records for physicians. Acts as liaison with other departments and external customers in a calm and supportive manner. Handles confidential information appropriately and explains policies and procedures when necessary.

Maintains physician's administrative and clinical calendars. Types correspondence, manuscripts and documents that may require complex formatting. Composes routine correspondence. Transcribes letters and patient notes as needed for physicians and/or facilitates notes and letters in CCC system. Composes routine correspondence. Prepares and distributes materials for meetings and committees.

Actively assists and supports licensed practitioners by queuing prescriptions for renewal and performing the initial review of medication listings for accuracy in the electronic medical record (Web OMR).Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required. Associate's degree preferred.

3-5 years related work experience required.

Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.Competencies:

Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.

Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.

Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.

Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.

Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Physical Nature of the Job: Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally

Pay Range:

$21.63 - $29.11

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

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.

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

Anna Jaques Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective healthcare in collaboration with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Hospitals and Health Care

Company size 1,001-5,000 employees

Company type Nonprofit

Total funding 0

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