Outpatient Clinic Administrative Specialist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an administrative professional to support outpatient clinics. You will verify insurance, coordinate prior authorizations, schedule surgeries, and manage physician billing in Meditech while maintaining confidentiality and professional patient interactions.

The role requires strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, and proficient MS Office use in a hospital setting, with emphasis on accurate communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Equivalent related experience and education may substitute.
• 3–5 years in a hospital financial or clinical setting.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong teamwork, organizational skills, and multi-tasking.
• English communication skills.
• Experience with computer systems and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Secures all required prior authorizations and documents in OMR.
• Completes disability, back to work and FMLA forms.
• Interviews patients, verifies information and emergency contacts.
• Secures referrals for outpatient visits and documents in OMR.
• Prepares medical records for attorneys and arranges peer reviews.
• Secures approval for surgery and ensures medical clearance.
• Schedules surgeries, coordinating with hospital staff as needed.
• Inputs physician billing charges into Meditech daily.
• Maintains physician calendars and composes routine correspondence.
• Performs check-in, registration and verifies demographic and fiscal info; collects copays.

Skills

Clerical skills

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

High School diploma

Equivalent related education/experience

Tools

Meditech

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an administrative professional to support outpatient clinics. You will verify insurance, coordinate prior authorizations, schedule surgeries, and manage physician billing in Meditech while maintaining confidentiality and professional patient interactions.

The role requires strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, and proficient MS Office use in a hospital setting, with emphasis on accurate communication and teamwork.