Administrative Assistant - Rehab Services PER DIEM

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

About The Position

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is seeking a per diem Administrative Assistant for its high-volume Rehab Services department. The role provides support to patients and clinical and administrative staff, with careful attention to detail. Duties include assisting with patient scheduling, managing referrals, and obtaining prior authorizations and insurance coverage. The position includes regular evening hours until 6:00 p.m. Candidates should have one to three years of medical administrative or secretarial experience in a healthcare practice, such as a therapy or rehabilitation department, physician practice, or clinic. Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills are required, along with proficiency in EMR systems and scheduling software. Knowledge of insurance processes, benefit verification, and therapy authorization requirements is strongly preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with all age groups served and perform the essential job functions without posing a direct threat to health or safety, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

One to three years of experience as a Medical Administrative Assistant or Secretary in a healthcare practice, such as a therapy/rehabilitation department, physician practice, or clinic.
Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
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 communicate effectively with all age levels served within the scope of the position.
Ability to perform essential job functions without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of oneself or others, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of insurance processes, benefit verification, and therapy authorization requirements.
Knowledge of medical terminology and understanding of rehabilitation services.
Computer skills.

Responsibilities

Provide support functions to patients, clinical staff, and administrative staff.
Assist with patient scheduling.
Manage referrals.
Obtain prior authorizations and insurance coverage.
Pay close attention to detail while supporting the completion of administrative tasks.