Cape Cod Healthcare · 1 week ago
Secretary Oncology (TMBP)
Hyannis, MA
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.68/hr - $18.68/hr
1+ years expCape Cod Healthcare is seeking a Secretary for their Oncology Department to provide clerical and patient scheduling services. The role involves greeting patients, managing records, scheduling appointments, and coordinating with insurance companies while ensuring excellent customer service.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Meet and greet patients, families, and visitors. Performs secretarial and other related duties to assist administrative and medical staff. Works collaboratively with providers, and other staff
Obtain, enter, and verify patient demographic and insurance information. Collects copays as needed
Update and maintain patient records across various Health Information Systems. Print and distribute patient records to other providers and insurance companies in accordance with Hospital policy and state and federal law
Verify and process patient lab orders into Health Information System. Schedule home-draws as needed
Provide patient with educational materials, treatment schedule, and specimen collection materials
As needed, take referrals from various medical offices and hospitals for new patients, schedule appointments within an appropriate timeframe and obtain all pertinent information necessary prior to appointment including all medical reports and radiology scans from outside hospitals/offices
Schedule appointments for follow-up, chemotherapy, labs, second opinions, treatment and others as needed
Coordinate with insurance companies to obtain prior-authorization for imaging (CT, MRI, PET, etc.) appointments
Maintain communication with patient throughout treatment giving frequent updates and follow-ups
Answer telephones, screen and direct calls and messages, and provide information according to department policy
Works cooperatively with co-workers and communicate politely with department employees, patients, visitors, and other personnel within and outside the hospital
Performs other related duties as requested/directed
Qualification
Required
Meet and greet patients, families, and visitors
Performs secretarial and other related duties to assist administrative and medical staff
Works collaboratively with providers, and other staff
Obtain, enter, and verify patient demographic and insurance information
Collects copays as needed
Update and maintain patient records across various Health Information Systems
Print and distribute patient records to other providers and insurance companies in accordance with Hospital policy and state and federal law
Verify and process patient lab orders into Health Information System
Schedule home-draws as needed
Provide patient with educational materials, treatment schedule, and specimen collection materials
Take referrals from various medical offices and hospitals for new patients
Schedule appointments within an appropriate timeframe and obtain all pertinent information necessary prior to appointment including all medical reports and radiology scans from outside hospitals/offices
Schedule appointments for follow-up, chemotherapy, labs, second opinions, treatment and others as needed
Coordinate with insurance companies to obtain prior-authorization for imaging (CT, MRI, PET, etc.) appointments
Maintain communication with patient throughout treatment giving frequent updates and follow-ups
Answer telephones, screen and direct calls and messages, and provide information according to department policy
Works cooperatively with co-workers and communicate politely with department employees, patients, visitors, and other personnel within and outside the hospital
Performs other related duties as requested/directed
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
Minimum of 1 year previous data entry/computer experience
Ability to type 30 wpm as demonstrated by a timed test
Completion of Medical Terminology course or pass Medical Terminology exam
One year previous experience in a medical office, clinic, or comparable hospital experience required
Preferred
Six (6) months successful experience with Managed Care, HMOs, and administrative policies, including referral policies, or similar experience
Company
Cape Cod Healthcare
Cape Cod Healthcare offers a comprehensive array of medical services delivered by top-notch teams of healthcare providers.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Lauf
President and CEO
Richard Silveria
Chief Financial Officer
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