Medical Secretary

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Vincent Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Vincent Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Under general direction of the clinical coordinator and /or director utilizes independent judgement to assist nurses with services for patients, while adhering to departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and standards.

Responsibilities

·                     Schedules patient appointments timely to ensure compliance with treatment schedule  

·                     Checks in patients including identification, rooming and obtaining vital signs

·                     Orders and stocks linen, medical, kitchen and office supplies

·                     Cleans treatment bays and other equipment between patients

·                     Answers telephone promptly and triages calls to resolve issues as soon as possible

·                     Prepares registration and paper work for following day

·                     Enters daily charges into spreadsheet for posting

·                     Takes initiative to care for the needs and/or concerns of patients and visitors in the procedure rooms, access hallways, and patient waiting areas. 

·                     Performs related duties as required

Qualifications

Required:

·                     Able to read, write and speak English

·                     Experience: Prior healthcare experience required

·                     Licensure/Certification: 

o        CPR /BLS

o        Certified medical assistant or patient care assistant

·                     Preferred:

o        Experience: Medical terminology, experience in oncology

Organization Description

Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality healthcare to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements. Some of the distinctions we have received include designations as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in advanced treatments like ourCyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program whichoffers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges. Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital #1 in Cardiology in the state and one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties and help support the overall health of our community. Join our team!

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Salary : $15 - $26