Medical Unit Secretary

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Job DetailsJob Location: New Bedford MA - New Bedford, MA 02740Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $20.89 - $24.66 HourlyJob Shift: Week DaysMonday - Friday (No Nights & Weekends) 9:00 am - 5:30pm. As an integral part of the patient care team, the Medical Unit Secretary performs administrative duties for his/her assigned department, such as scheduling appointments and processing letters and other required documentation. He/she alerts clinical staff when emergent issues arise via phone or in-person requests from patients. Works alongside clinical team to help manage patient flow organize administrative needs. Essential Functions Include: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Schedules/reschedules patient’s appointments when emergent or patient is in the office. Obtains information from specialty offices when needed for patient care and/or referral management. Manages incoming paperwork and electronic requests. Serves as the first point of contact for all walk-ins; listens to patient needs and determines the best way to proceed and assist the patient. Reviews hospital reports and...