Medical Secretary

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Type memos, manuscripts, correspondence, reports, minutes, schedules, and forms .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeLexington • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of medical terminology and proficiency in data entry, billing, and record maintenance in a medical office environment. Capable of managing office supplies and adhering to regulatory requirements while maintaining effective communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Terminology KnowledgeData Entry SkillsBilling ManagementExcellent Communication SkillsRegulatory Compliance

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Typing SkillsData EntryBillingRecord MaintenanceICD9 CodingSNOMED Coding

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAuditory AbilitiesTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Video Display Terminal

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Medical Secretary Program

Industry Keywords

Surgical PathologyAutopsy ReportsInfection-Control PrecautionsPathology Library

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Type memos, manuscripts, correspondence, reports, minutes, schedules, and forms
Maintain billing for surgical workload and outside vendors
Answer and screen telephone calls, refer callers, or take messages
Perform data entry from transcribed surgical pathology and autopsy reports
Maintain office-supply inventory
Maintain departmental records according to regulatory requirements and policies
Maintain records of journals and books in the Pathology Library
Send surgical specimens for special testing and record information
Open and distribute departmental mail daily
Determine appropriate SNOMED and ICD9 codes for pathology specimens
Report to the Lead Pathology Secretary and Lab Administrator

Requirements

What you’ll need

Thorough knowledge of medical terminology
Excellent typing and computer skills
Associate's degree in a medical secretary program or equivalent, normally acquired through completion of the program
At least one year of medical secretarial and office experience preferred
Excellent communication skills, including good auditory abilities
Ability to comply with infection-control precautions for patients/materials requiring isolation
Ability to perform repetitive hand movements and maintain visual concentration at a video display terminal
Ability to work under constant time deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment
Potential additional pay through shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, and overtime pay
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled