Medical Secretary - OBGYN - Melrose

Melrose Wakefield Hospital; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated administrative professional to support operational goals in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves a variety of clerical tasks, including document production, scheduling, and patient communication. The ideal candidate will possess strong computer literacy and interpersonal skills, ensuring efficient office operations. With opportunities for growth and development, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector. Join a team where your contributions will help enhance patient care and support healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• One year of healthcare experience, including staffing and scheduling.
• Basic knowledge of procedures and tools, gained through work experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle administrative duties and verify insurance.
• Schedule appointments and maintain patient records.

Skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Understanding of healthcare expenses

Ability to analyze and organize

Knowledge of medical terminology

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing administrative and business support to the organization to achieve operational goals. Responsibilities include producing documents, recording, sorting, filing information, handling mail, preparing reports, making travel arrangements, scheduling appointments, responding to inquiries, data entry, and operating office equipment. It is an organizational support or clerical role, operating in a 'hands-on' environment, primarily under supervision. The role requires basic knowledge of procedures and tools, gained through work experience or vocational education, and involves routine problem-solving and communication.

Job Overview

This position supports day-to-day secretarial, office, supply ordering, and operational tasks for a single site, including planning, organizing, and staffing. It involves scheduling support for physicians and managing work schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of healthcare experience, including staffing and scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
• Three years of healthcare experience, including staffing and scheduling.
• Medical transcription experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

Handling administrative duties, verifying insurance, completing authorizations, communicating with patients and insurance, scheduling appointments, maintaining records, managing supplies, and patient education. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, occasional standing, lifting 10-15 lbs.
• Exposure to office environment, manual dexterity for computer use, visual and auditory capabilities.

Skills & Abilities

• Computer literacy, interpersonal and customer service skills, tact, understanding of healthcare expenses, ability to analyze, organize, prioritize, and work independently. Knowledge of medical terminology, flexibility, self-motivation.