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Secretary, Medical Admin Sr. Neurosurgery

UMass Memorial Health

Worcester, MAOn Site

Original Job Summary

Job Overview

The Secretary, Medical Admin Sr. Neurosurgery role at UMass Memorial Health offers administrative support to the neurosurgery department. You will perform secretarial duties, manage scheduling, transcribe medical reports, and coordinate various office activities.

Major Responsibilities

  • Coordinate medical office activities and staff scheduling.
  • Transcribe medical reports and produce correspondence.
  • Proofread and edit manuscripts and grant applications.
  • Arrange patient visits, meetings, and travel arrangements.
  • Manage confidential files, register patients, and handle billing support.

Tools & Systems

Utilize word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, databases, Medi-Tech, IDX, Lynx and more.

Position Qualifications

  • High School diploma plus 6-12 months specialized medical secretarial training.
  • 2-3 years of medical secretarial/administrative support experience.

Work Environment & Additional Information

The job is performed in a standard office setting with sedentary work. UMass Memorial Health values respectful treatment and diversity, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants.

Key skills/competency

  • Medical Secretarial
  • Administrative Support
  • Neurosurgery
  • Scheduling
  • Transcription
  • Customer Service
  • Office Management
  • Patient Registration
  • Correspondence
  • Team Coordination

How to Get Hired at UMass Memorial Health

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research UMass Memorial Health: Understand their mission and healthcare values.
  • Customize your resume: Emphasize relevant secretarial and medical skills.
  • Highlight software proficiency: Focus on Medi-Tech, IDX, and Lynx.
  • Prepare for behavioral questions: Reflect on past administrative challenges.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Medi-Tech software usage.
Practice using IDX and Lynx systems.
Brush up on medical office software.
Test word processing and spreadsheet skills.

Behavioral Questions

Describe managing multiple tasks effectively.
Explain time management during busy periods.
Share handling confidential information.
Discuss working under pressure in healthcare.