Beth Israel Lahey Health
Medical Office Coordinator (Ophthalmology Clinic)
Beth Israel Lahey Health, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
The
Medical Office Coordinator
(MOC) provides administrative support to multiple allied health professionals in a medical office setting serving a chronically ill patient population. Interacts with many levels of Clinic/Center staff. Handles high volume patient interaction via telephone and face to face. Performs office support functions including typing, managing medical records, filing, using electronic modes of communication, performing automated scheduling and scheduling external diagnostic tests as requested. Assists with cross coverage to appropriate areas of the BEI. Ensure efficient operations by providing excellent customer service to patients, other staff members and external parties. To include all institutions that BEI and Joslin clinic maintain a collaborative working agreement.
Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (onsite).
As a health care organization, we have the 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.
Responsibilities
Triage all incoming telephone calls appropriately taking independent action where possible.
Manage medical record information and flow, whether paper or electronic.
Create and manage necessary files for office.
Assist with completion of credentialing packages for professional staff
Generate typed material using standard format including, but not limited to, patient correspondence, CV's general professional correspondence.
Utilizes scheduling system for many types of appointments
Schedule outside ancillary services for patients including diagnostic testing and consults
Compose and/or generate letters
Completes confirmation calls using Televox report
Provides general information to patients and visitors
Using automated registration and scheduling system(s) and EMR within the BEI Department
Ensures patients are contacted in timely manner when schedules are canceled for planned and unplanned absences. Assists in maintaining monthly schedules in the scheduling system
Primary back-up coverage to the Surgical Coordinator Office for planned and unplanned absences
Provides cross coverage to front desk as needed
Act as liaison to professional staff to facilitate response to patient requests
Other administrative duties as assigned Practice Manager and/or Supervisor
Qualifications
Accredited business school or vocational program
2 years minimum of secretarial experience preferably in a medical setting
Knowledge of health insurance
Demonstrated skill in customer service, team building and problem solving
Experience with automated scheduling and registration system(s)
Ability to prioritize and act quickly
Balance many demands on time at once
Ability to deal with fast pace and high stress
Demonstrate high energy and strong motivational skills
Exposure to Ophthalmology a plus
Good working knowledge using a Personal Computer and Microsoft Office
Ability to type 55 WPM
Familiarity with electronic medical record preferred
Location
US-MA-Boston
Job ID
R3877-25
# Positions
1
Category
Clinic
Pos. Type
Full Time
The
Medical Office Coordinator
(MOC) provides administrative support to multiple allied health professionals in a medical office setting serving a chronically ill patient population. Interacts with many levels of Clinic/Center staff. Handles high volume patient interaction via telephone and face to face. Performs office support functions including typing, managing medical records, filing, using electronic modes of communication, performing automated scheduling and scheduling external diagnostic tests as requested. Assists with cross coverage to appropriate areas of the BEI. Ensure efficient operations by providing excellent customer service to patients, other staff members and external parties. To include all institutions that BEI and Joslin clinic maintain a collaborative working agreement.
Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (onsite).
As a health care organization, we have the 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.
Responsibilities
Triage all incoming telephone calls appropriately taking independent action where possible.
Manage medical record information and flow, whether paper or electronic.
Create and manage necessary files for office.
Assist with completion of credentialing packages for professional staff
Generate typed material using standard format including, but not limited to, patient correspondence, CV's general professional correspondence.
Utilizes scheduling system for many types of appointments
Schedule outside ancillary services for patients including diagnostic testing and consults
Compose and/or generate letters
Completes confirmation calls using Televox report
Provides general information to patients and visitors
Using automated registration and scheduling system(s) and EMR within the BEI Department
Ensures patients are contacted in timely manner when schedules are canceled for planned and unplanned absences. Assists in maintaining monthly schedules in the scheduling system
Primary back-up coverage to the Surgical Coordinator Office for planned and unplanned absences
Provides cross coverage to front desk as needed
Act as liaison to professional staff to facilitate response to patient requests
Other administrative duties as assigned Practice Manager and/or Supervisor
Qualifications
Accredited business school or vocational program
2 years minimum of secretarial experience preferably in a medical setting
Knowledge of health insurance
Demonstrated skill in customer service, team building and problem solving
Experience with automated scheduling and registration system(s)
Ability to prioritize and act quickly
Balance many demands on time at once
Ability to deal with fast pace and high stress
Demonstrate high energy and strong motivational skills
Exposure to Ophthalmology a plus
Good working knowledge using a Personal Computer and Microsoft Office
Ability to type 55 WPM
Familiarity with electronic medical record preferred
Location
US-MA-Boston
Job ID
R3877-25
# Positions
1
Category
Clinic
Pos. Type
Full Time