Endoscopy Medical Secretary — 36-Hour Week

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Secretary to provide essential administrative support for a busy primary care office. You will greet patients, schedule appointments, and maintain accurate patient records, ensuring smooth front-desk operations.

The role requires at least one year in a medical setting, familiarity with billing processes, and strong communication skills. This is a 36-hour per week position based in our Cambridge, MA location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; medical assistant experience preferred.
• Minimum one year in a medical practice environment.
• Medical assistant certification preferred.
• Graduate of a secretarial training program preferred.
• Two years in a busy medical practice setting.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients in a welcoming, professional manner.
• Schedule appointments and support patient flow.
• Manage and maintain patient records with accuracy and care.
• Coordinate communication between patients, providers, and external partners.
• Process insurance information and verify eligibility; collect co-pays and process payments.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Phone etiquette

Office software

EPIC experience

Education

High school diploma

Medical assistant certification (preferred)

Secretarial training (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Secretary to provide essential administrative support for a busy primary care office. You will greet patients, schedule appointments, and maintain accurate patient records, ensuring smooth front-desk operations.

The role requires at least one year in a medical setting, familiarity with billing processes, and strong communication skills. This is a 36-hour per week position based in our Cambridge, MA location.