Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Location: 100% Onsite at 888 Main St in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
Position Summary: Responsible for all secretarial, routine office duties and requisitioning of supplies to aid in the smooth functioning of the physician office.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Other Duties & Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent. Up to 2 years of further education or training in business administration or healthcare related course of study or comparable education preferred.
EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years progressively responsible experience in a health care setting, preferably in a physician's office. Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.
SKILLS/ABILITIES: Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision in routine matters. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Computer skills to include all Microsoft Office programs. Previous billing experience a plus, must be highly motivated and dependable.
Working Conditions
Physical Environment: Frequent sitting, occasional standing & walking, and lifting of 5-10 lbs.
Manual Dexterity: Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulations.
Audible/Visual Demands: Requires ability to see computer screen and reports.
Scope of Position Responsibilities
For Supervision: Not applicable
For Internal/External Relationships: Frequent contact with patients, physicians and other office or hospital staff.
Limits of Authority: Establishes own work plan and priorities, using and/or modifying established procedures to assure timely completion of assigned work in conformance with established department policies and standards. Reviews problems lacking clear precedent with Director prior to taking action.
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.