Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
TM
Tufts Medical Center
Front Desk Practice Coordinator - Infectious Disease Clinic - Boston
Career Insights for Medical Secretary
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Massachusetts data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Medical Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, insurance and billing processes and medical records management. Works with physicians and other clinicians. May gather intake information from patients scheduled for appointments at an office.
$46,588 / year median in Massachusetts
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Front Desk Practice Coordinator
- Infectious Disease Clinic
- Boston Tufts Medical Center
- 3.7 Boston, MA Job Details Full-time $18.81
- $23.
Job Description Preferred Qualifications:
1. High School diploma or equivalent. 2. Two (2) years of experience supporting customers. 3. Bilingual.Duties and Responsibilities :
The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Schedules patient appointments, including follow-up appointments, internal and external testing and labs, and surgical booking and coordination. 2. Assists with scheduling template creation and changes. 3. Answers phones, triages calls, responds to patient requests, takes messages in office or call center setting. 4. Greets and checks-in patients; verifies patient demographic and insurance information. 5. Assists with revenue cycle clearance, including registration accuracy, referral management and insurance verification. 6. Collects copayments. 7. Prepares medical records and documentation for patient visits, including loading of information into the EMR system. 8. Takes an active role in monitoring patient flow and communicating delays to patients and providers. 9. Assists with billing charge entry and reconciliation. 10. Completes general office work, including faxing, filing, mailing, correspondence, copying, ordering supplies, calendar management and mail distribution. 11. Provides general clerical support to department physicians. 12. Participates in performance improvement projects.Physical Requirements :
1. Frequent sitting, occasional standing or working, and lifting of 10-15 lbs. 2. May be exposed to dust and other typical office-like discomforts. 3. Manual dexterity using fine hand manipulations for computer keyboard operation. 4. Requires ability to see computer screen and read reports. 5. Requires ability to hear instructions from physicians and other clinical or nursing staff. 6. Some exposure to hazardous materials (blood, etc.).Skills & Abilities:
1. Good communications skills, both oral and written. 2. Computer literacy required, including familiarity with email, Microsoft Office programs and scheduling applications. 3. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. 4. Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks. 5. Flexibility in work assignments. 6. Knowledge of third-party billing. 7. Ability to maintain confidential medical information. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.Pay Range :
$18.81- $23.