Medical Secretary

Trinity Health; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life/AD&D insurance

Well-being program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking a Medical Secretary to support the Radiation Therapy team with administrative tasks and exceptional patient service. The role coordinates staff, physicians, and practitioners while ensuring smooth operations.

The position involves greeting patients, handling calls, scheduling exams, and preparing charts with required pre-certifications. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience as medical secretary.
• Minimum one year in hospital/medical environment preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and checks them in.
• Manages all incoming calls and triages as needed.
• Schedules appointments and communicates with staff.
• Prepares and maintains patient charts and obtains pre-certifications.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

Associate Degree or Medical Secretary equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health of New England is looking for a Medical Secretary to join our Radiation Therapy team. This person is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and care to all patients and clients in Radiation Therapy and is responsible for the coordination of administrative tasks for the staff, physicians, and practitioners.

What will you do:

• Performs patient greeting and check in
• Manages all incoming calls and provides exceptional customer service in person and over the phone with patient, staff and family members and triaging phone calls as appropriate
• Schedules appointments and procedures for exams and regularly communicating with office staff
• Prepares and maintains patient charts and obtains pre-certifications and authorizations for patients’ exams

Requirements:

• Associate Degree and/or Medical Secretary/equivalent on‑job experience
• Minimum of one-year experience in hospital, medical environment, or health related field preferred
• Familiarity with medical terminology

Compensation and Benefits At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $18.70 -$28.05 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Highlights:

Full Time Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team. Engaged leadership. Competitive Compensation and excellent benefits available on first day

Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we're 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.