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Tufts Medicine Part Time Medical Secretary LMH Sleep Center in Medford, Massachusetts
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital , part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.
If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salaries
Medical, dental, vision insurance that start on day one
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Generous earned time benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-campus parking
Location: Lawrence Memorial Hospital - 170 Governors Avenue - Medford, MA
Hours: 24 hours - Monday and Friday's are mandatory
Job Overview
This position is responsible for supporting the day-to-day secretarial, routine office, supply ordering, and other operational tasks in support of a single site. This includes planning, organizing, assigning, and directing staffing needs. Plans work schedules for all physician support assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year of experience in a healthcare including staffing and scheduling.
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.
Handles routine administrative duties for the Medical Office.
Verifies insurance on every registration and educates patients on their insurance status.
Completes prior insurance authorizations and pre-certifications for patient procedures.
Secures monies collected during shift and post collections to each patient account with precision.
Sets up and maintains office records, patient and office files, periodically reviewing for accuracy and updating information.
Receives all transcription, lab correspondence and other documentation pertaining to patients and routes appropriately according to established policies and procedures of the office.
Orders office supplies and maintain appropriate level of supplies. Assist in the care and maintenance of equipment.
Retrieves medical necessity documentation, ICD 10 codes and CPT codes and submits them for insurance review.
Assess each patient on their financial status and insurance status and educate them about their options for coverage, financial assistance or payment process.
Collects payment due for each procedure or office visit and provide change and/or receipt to patient.
Runs money journal at the end of shift and ensures balance between postings and collections.
About Melrose/Wakefield Hospital
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.
Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .