Part Time Medical Secretary LMH Sleep Center

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

1. High School diploma or equivalent. 

2. 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. 

1. Handles routine administrative duties for the Medical Office.  

2. Verifies insurance on every registration and educates patients on their insurance status.  

3. Completes prior insurance authorizations and pre-certifications for patient procedures.  

4. Secures monies collected during shift and post collections to each patient account with precision.  

5. Sets up and maintains office records, patient and office files, periodically reviewing for accuracy and updating information. 

6. Receives all transcription, lab correspondence and other documentation pertaining to patients and routes appropriately according to established policies and procedures of the office. 

7. Orders office supplies and maintain appropriate level of supplies. Assist in the care and maintenance of equipment. 

8. Retrieves medical necessity documentation, ICD 10 codes and CPT codes and submits them for insurance review. 

9. Assess each patient on their financial status and insurance status and educate them about their options for coverage, financial assistance or payment process. 

10. Collects payment due for each procedure or office visit and provide change and/or receipt to patient. 

11. Runs money journal at the end of shift and ensures balance between postings and collections. 

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