Onsite Administrative Assistant – Hematology/Oncology Scheduling

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston, MA, seeks an Administrative Assistant III to support the Hematology/Oncology Department. The role focuses on scheduling leukemia patient appointments, handling correspondence, and managing essential records onsite Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm.

The incumbent will assist physicians in clinical, academic, research and leadership activities, maintain calendars, and coordinate communications with patients and staff while handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems including web based applications and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Answers and screens telephone calls.
• Takes accurate messages or directs call to appropriate person.
• Greets and directs patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Updates patient demographic and insurance information and obtains specialist referrals.
• Schedules patient appointments using scheduling tools and resources.

Skills

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

Phone etiquette

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston, MA, seeks an Administrative Assistant III to support the Hematology/Oncology Department. The role focuses on scheduling leukemia patient appointments, handling correspondence, and managing essential records onsite Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm.

The incumbent will assist physicians in clinical, academic, research and leadership activities, maintain calendars, and coordinate communications with patients and staff while handling confidential information.