Position Overview
Newton-Wellesley Hospital is seeking a professional and patient-focused Department Administrator to support the Surgical Specialties department. This role serves as the first point of contact at the front desk, managing both administrative operations and clinical scheduling functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong customer service experience within a healthcare setting and be comfortable supporting surgeons, patients, and clinical workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary front desk representative, greeting patients and providing exceptional customer service.
- Manage clinical and surgical scheduling, including coordinating new and follow-up patient appointments.
- Perform patient check-in and check-out duties, including collection of co-payments.
- Utilize EPIC for scheduling, registration, and documentation.
- Answer and route incoming calls; gather patient information; manage and relay messages professionally and accurately.
- Support referral management, insurance verification, and payer review processes.
- Maintain patient records and ensure accurate, confidential, and organized documentation systems.
- Coordinate new patient onboarding and manage required administrative tasks.
- Provide general departmental support, including clerical work, special projects, and other tasks assigned by leadership.
Required Qualifications
Previous front desk or customer service experience in a healthcare environment.Experience working with surgeons or clinical scheduling is strongly preferred.EPIC scheduling experience required, including appointment booking and co-payment collection.High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.Minimum two years of medical office experience preferred.Ability to multitask, maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment, and provide a high level of patient care.