Administrative Assistant II, Interventional Cardiology

When you join the growing BILH team youre not just taking a job youre making a difference in peoples lives.

The BIDMC Cardiovascular Medicine Division is committed to providing high-quality care to our patients promoting the educational mission of academic medicine and advancing state-of-the-art research in cardiovascular medicine.

The Division which is an integral part of BIDMCs Cardio Vascular Institute includes some of the most highly-regarded cardiovascular experts in the world and it is their exemplary patient care teaching and research combined with the support of dedicated clinical and administrative that make possible the Divisions many accomplishments.

This role is located fully onsite in Boston Monday - Friday from 6 : 30am 3 : 00pm.

Job Description :

Provides administrative support to physicians in their clinical practice academic and research roles.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Answers and screens telephone calls . Takes accurate messages or directs call to appropriate person. Greets and directs patients families visitors and staff. Responds to requests in a timely manner and provides clear accurate information within scope of knowledge and authority.
• Updates patient demographic and insurance information as necessary and obtains specialist referrals for all patient appointments. Schedules patient appointments utilizing scheduling tools and resources. Coordinates and communicates ancillary appointments and procedures working with other hospital staff as needed.
• Obtains patient information and materials as needed from referral sources. Prepares patient records for clinical activities and maintains patient records for physicians. Acts as liaison with other departments and external customers in a calm and supportive manner. Handles confidential information appropriately and explains policies and procedures when necessary.
• Collects co-payments from patients at point-of-service. Coordinates billing tickets for office visits and services following established procedures. Forwards all billing fee tickets according to protocol to billing staff. Reconciles collections at the end of the business day per established protocol.
• Maintains physicians clinical and administrative schedules and calendars. Types correspondence manuscripts and / or others documents. Transcribes letters and patient notes as needed for physicians and facilitates in clinical computer systems. Prepares and distributes routine reports.
• Notifies confirms and reminds patients of scheduled appointments such as consultation follow up or simulation via letters or phone calls.
• Obtains authorization for radiologic exams as needed.
• Sorts copies files and distributes all incoming and outgoing correspondence and mail to the appropriate parties in absence of AAI.
• Participates in and is responsible for special projects and process improvement initiatives as requested.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Competencies :

Physical Nature of the Job :

Sedentary work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying lifting pushing pulling objects. Sitting most of the time with walking and standing required only occasionally.

Pay Range : $21.00 - $28.26

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors that may include seniority education training relevant experience relevant certifications geographyof work location job responsibilities or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials call pay premium pay overtime pay and other additional pay practices as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35000 people working together. Nurses doctors technicians therapists researchers teachers and more making a difference in patients lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 21 - 28