Medical Secretary I (SEIU)

Atrius Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a clinical support staff member to enhance patient services at their Boston location. The role involves managing appointment schedules, providing excellent customer service, and facilitating communication between patients and clinicians. Qualified candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant experience in a clinical setting, with a focus on exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Up to 8% company retirement contribution

Generous Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

Paid professional development

Generous health and welfare benefit package

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Preferred: Associate's degree in medical assisting.
• Computer experience necessary; must master EMR.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and manage scheduling of appointments.
• Conduct outreach calls to patients.
• Improve clinical operations by coordinating team communication.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in medical assisting or equivalent certification

Tools

Electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Job description

Atrius Health is a nonprofit healthcare leader delivering a system of connected care that enables us to know our patients better so that we can serve them well. Across 32 clinical locations, more than 50 specialties and 825 physicians, we provide proactive, customized care to more than 720,000 adult and pediatric patients across eastern Massachusetts.

The Atrius Health practices including Dedham Medical Associates, Granite Medical Group, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates and PMG Physician Associates - together with VNA Care - work in collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities, to develop innovative and effective ways of delivering care in the most appropriate setting, making it easier for patients to be healthy.

We believe that by establishing a solid foundation of knowledge, understanding and trust with each of our patients, we enrich their health and enhance their lives.

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, provides support within a clinical department with primary responsibility for answering phones, scheduling and managing appointments including appropriate follow-up appointments, and conducting outreach calls on behalf of the clinician. Delivers

excellent customer service and strengthens the patient / clinician relationship. Works to improve clinical operations through coordination of contact between team clinicians, patients and referrals outside the unit.

EDUCATION / LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit required. Associate's degree in medical assisting or graduate of certification in medical office administration program preferred.

A bachelor's or other non-clinical degree combined with an interest in healthcare and excellent problem-solving, multi-tasking, technology-literate skill sets can at times be substituted for medical assistant certification or work experience.

EXPERIENCE

Experience acquired through one-year prior experience in a clinical or customer service setting as determined by the department (a bachelor's degree may be substituted for experience). Computer experience required with the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs. Electronic medical record (EMR) experience and / or aptitude to master the EMR based on other technology experience required.

SKILLS

Able to communicate in a professional and appropriate manner. Strong interpersonal, customer service, time management, and organizational skills required.

Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital / domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity and / or expression, or other dimensions of diversity.

BENEFITS INCLUDE :

• Up to 8% company retirement contribution,
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 paid holidays,
• Paid professional development,
• Generous health and welfare benefit package.