Cardiology Admin & Scheduling Specialist

Melrose Wakefield Hospital; Wyoming (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking an Administrative Associate to support a cardiology office in Melrose, MA. The role emphasizes front-desk duties, insurance verification, scheduling, and patient communications within a busy outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, processing registrations, handling billing questions, and ensuring accurate documentation in the Practice Management System.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of healthcare experience including staffing and scheduling.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three years of healthcare experience including staffing and scheduling preferred.
• Medical transcription experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handles routine administrative duties for the Medical Office.
• Verifies insurance on every registration and educates patients on their insurance status.
• Completes prior insurance authorizations and pre-certifications for patient procedures.
• Communicates with patient regarding financial responsibilities and collects payments.
• Schedules appointments for physician visits and procedures and maintains records.

Skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Tact

Business acumen

Leadership

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Independent work

Prioritization

Self-motivated

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Practice Management System

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking an Administrative Associate to support a cardiology office in Melrose, MA. The role emphasizes front-desk duties, insurance verification, scheduling, and patient communications within a busy outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, processing registrations, handling billing questions, and ensuring accurate documentation in the Practice Management System.