Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Medical Secretary to join our Rehabilitation Medicineteam.

The Medical Secretary functions in a supportive role of the healthcare team and is responsible for secretarial and direct patient care duties to ensure the efficient operations for the department. Experience with authorizations recommended.

What will you do:

• Performs patient greeting and check in
• Manages all incoming calls and provides exceptional customer service in person and over the phone with patient, staff and family members and triaging phone calls as appropriate
• schedules appointments and procedures for exams and regularly communicating with office staff.
• prepares and maintains patient charts and obtains pre-certifications and authorizations for patients’ exams.
• Coordinates daily patient flow. Rooms patient (including documenting chief complaint, allergy, vitals, medication
• Explains test procedures to patients and interprets purpose as directed by physician
• Maintains proficiency with office computer systems. Performs clerical duties in a fast-paced environment
• Supports clinical staff with clerical tasks with positive energy

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree
• Medical Administrator Certificate preferred
• Minimum of one-year experience in hospital, medical environment, or health related field preferred
• Good interpersonal skills, knowledge of outpatient routines/procedures, good judgment appropriate to assigned responsibilities

Highlights

• Full Time
• Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team.
• Engaged leadership.
• Competitive Compensation and excellent benefits available on first day

Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.