Medical Administrative Coordinator: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary
| Requisition Number |
09-0373 |
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| Title |
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR |
| Department |
Otolaryngology |
| Shift |
Day |
| Hours Per Week |
40 |
| City |
Boston |
| State |
MA
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| Description |
The
Medical Administrative Coordinator, under general supervision, provides
administrative support to Otolaryngology physicians in a high volume
ambulatory setting, functioning as the primary interface between the
patient, provider and services team. A major responsibility is the
smooth running of all non-clinical work for physician/patient
encounters. Emphasis is placed on the ability to organize priorities,
complete tasks, manage confidential patient information, schedule
patient appointments, surgery, and diagnostic testing, and initiate the
approval process for referrals and authorizations as needed. Performs
all other related tasks required to facilitate the efficient flow of
patients through the practice or ancillary services areas.
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| Requirements |
Associates
degree in medical secretarial science or equivalent combination of
education and experience required. Preferred 3 years of experience in a
medical secretarial position within a busy medical surgical
service/practice/department, or equivalent experience helpful.
Must
possess the ability to communicate and interact effectively with
patients, physicians, visitors, and all others in the course of
performing essential functions. Must be competent in responding to
the age and developmental levels of patients being served (child,
adolescent, young adult, adult, geriatric) as well as the sensory
deprived and disabled.
Excellent verbal communications required
for the telephone, interaction with patients and others, and strong
organizational skills a must. Computer skills required to perform
scheduling, data base management and medical terminology helpful. |
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