Senior Medical Administrative Secretary, Westboro Medical Pediatrics
Listed on 2026-01-06
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Medical Office -
Administrative/Clerical
Healthcare Administration
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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $16.60 - $31.37
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Day Shift, 8 Hours), 40 hours per week.
Cost Center: 34000 – 3057 Westboro Med Peds
This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone is a CaregiverAt UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading‑edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.
And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
The Secretary, Medical Admin Sr provides advanced administrative and clerical support to physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff. In addition to performing the full scope of Secretary, Medical Admin responsibilities, this position may coordinate office operations and staff activities, train and mentor administrative personnel, manage complex scheduling and program support, and serve as the primary liaison for clinical, academic, and administrative functions.
The Secretary, Medical Admin Sr ensures the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and customer service while supporting the operational efficiency of the medical office.
- Schedules and coordinates inpatient and outpatient visits, procedures, and diagnostic testing, collaborating with patients, caregivers, and ancillary services to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Registers patients, verifies insurance coverage and eligibility, and secures required referrals or authorizations.
- Assists with new patient intake, including collecting demographic and insurance information.
- Identifies urgent patient‑care needs and escalates to providers or clinical staff as appropriate.
- Answers and screens phone calls, responds to routine inquiries, and routes messages to appropriate caregivers.
- Greets visitors and patients, determines their needs, provides information on procedures and policies, and ensures a professional, courteous experience.
- Serves as liaison between patients, families, and caregivers to promote timely and effective communication.
- Escorts patients to examination rooms and chaperones examinations as required.
- Transcribes medical reports from dictation and produces correspondence, reports, memos, and other documents.
- Proofreads and edits materials for grammar, spelling, format, and style.
- Composes or prepares standard letters and forms for review.
- Prepares, updates, and maintains patient charts, records, and other documentation in accordance with organization standards and HIPAA regulations.
- Arranges and coordinates internal and external meetings; prepares and distributes agendas; records and distributes minutes.
- Makes travel arrangements for conferences, meetings, and other events.
- Coordinates residency, fellowship, clerkship, or other educational programs, including schedules, requirements, and related documentation, as assigned.
- Collects patient copayments, processes payments, and maintains records for daily deposits.
- Performs on‑site charge entry for submission to billing.
License/Certification/
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent (Required)
- Completion of a medical secretary, medical assistant, or related vocational training program (Preferred)
Experience/
Skills:
- 2 years of experience in a medical office or…
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