Administrative Assistant - Rehab Services PER DIEM

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

9d•$19 - $28

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant supports patients, clinical staff, and administrative staff in a high-volume rehabilitation services department. The role helps ensure attention to detail and supports patient scheduling, referral management, prior authorizations, and insurance coverage verification. The position includes regular evening hours until 6:00 p.m. Candidates should have healthcare administrative experience and be able to communicate, organize, and multitask effectively in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent. The position is per diem.

Requirements

One to three years of previous experience as a Medical Administrative Assistant or Secretary in a healthcare practice, such as a therapy or rehabilitation department, physician practice, or other clinic environment.
Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
Knowledge of insurance processes, benefit verification, and therapy authorization requirements is strongly preferred.
Proficiency in EMR systems and scheduling software.
Ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of oneself or others, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology and understanding of rehabilitation services are strongly preferred.
Computer skills.

Responsibilities

Support patients, clinical staff, and administrative staff in the rehabilitation services department.
Assist with patient scheduling.
Manage referrals.
Obtain prior authorizations and verify insurance coverage.
Communicate effectively with people of all age levels served within the position’s scope.