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C340 UMass Memorial Medical Group, Inc.
Secretary Medical Admin, Sr. (Northbridge Pediatrics) - 27 hours, days
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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
Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health?
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to apply through your Workday account.Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt Hiring Range:
$17.43- $31.
Schedule Details:
Friday, Monday, Thursday Scheduled Hours:
Mon 10:30-7, Thurs 7:45-4:15, Fri 8:30-5:00Shift:
1- Day Shift, 11 Hours (United States of America)
Hours:
27Cost Center:
34000- 6305 Community Pediatrics of Northbridge This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver
- regardless of their title or responsibilities.
- Schedules and coordinates inpatient and outpatient visits, procedures, and diagnostic testing, collaborating with patients, caregivers, and ancillary services to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Registers patients, verifies insurance coverage and eligibility, and secures required referrals or authorizations.
- Assists with new patient intake, including collecting demographic and insurance information.
- Identifies urgent patient-care needs and escalates to providers or clinical staff as appropriate. 2. Communication and Customer Service
- Answers and screens phone calls, responds to routine inquiries, and routes messages to appropriate caregivers.
- Greets visitors and patients, determines their needs, provides information on procedures and policies, and ensures a professional, courteous experience.
- Serves as liaison between patients, families, and caregivers to promote timely and effective communication.
- Escorts patients to examination rooms and chaperones examinations as required. 3. Documentation, Transcription, and Correspondence
- Transcribes medical reports from dictation and produces correspondence, reports, memos, and other documents.
- Proofreads and edits materials for grammar, spelling, format, and style.
- Composes or prepares standard letters and forms for review.
- Prepares, updates, and maintains patient charts, records, and other documentation in accordance with organization standards and HIPAA regulations. 4. Meeting, Program, and Faculty Support
- Arranges and coordinates internal and external meetings; prepares and distributes agendas; records and distributes minutes.
- Makes travel arrangements for conferences, meetings, and other events.
- May coordinate residency, fellowship, clerkship, or other educational programs, including schedules, requirements, and related documentation, as assigned. 5. Billing and Financial Processing
- Collects patient copayments, processes payments, and maintains records for daily deposits.
- Performs on-site charge entry for submission to billing. 6. Office and Administrative Operations
- Prepares and processes routine administrative paperwork, such as expense/purchase requisitions, and time sheets, ensuring timely submission.
- Maintains confidential files and records for medical and administrative purposes; coordinates retrieval of records as needed.
- Monitors office supply inventory and ensures basic maintenance of office equipment.
- Coordinates medical office activities, including training, scheduling work for assigned staff, providing guidance on policies and procedures, recommending process improvements, and monitoring performance.
Position Qualifications License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. High School diploma or equivalent.Preferred:
1. Completion of a medical secretary, medical assistant, or related vocational training program.Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. 2 years of experience in a medical office or healthcare setting. 2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health record (EHR) systems. 3. Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills. 4. Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information. 5. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Preferred:
1. Previous experience providing administrative support in an academic medical office. 2. Familiarity with medical terminology, insurance authorization processes, and clinical workflows. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health- for our patients, our community and each other.