Medical Secretary (gastroenterology)

BILH (Beth Israel Lahey Health)

Cambridge, MA, USA
Base: $20.00 - $26.92 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Patient appointment scheduling
Electronic health records (ehr) systems
Patient reception and communication
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives

Job Summary

  • When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
  • The Medical Secretary plays a key role in maintaining the organization, accuracy, and confidentiality of patient information while supporting the overall workflow of the clinical team.
  • Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Matching Summary

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Salary

Base: $20.00 - $26.92 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient appointment scheduling
  • Electronic health records (EHR) systems
  • Patient reception and communication
  • Confidential patient records management
  • Insurance information processing
  • Payment collection and processing
  • Front desk and waiting area maintenance

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Ability to multitask effectively
  • Effective telephone manner
  • Ability to work independently
  • Support medical staff with administrative tasks
  • Knowledge of billing system
  • Knowledge of insurance regulations

Key Requirements

  • High school graduate
  • Minimum one year medical assistant experience
  • Certification as medical assistant desirable
  • Graduate of accredited secretarial training school preferred
  • Two years experience in busy medical practice
  • CPR certification required
  • Ability to be trained in CPT and ICD9 coding

Work Rights

Not specified

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