Hospital Administrative Assistant – Ophthalmology (Travel Contract) – Chestnut Hill, MA

Hospital Administrative Assistant – Ophthalmology (Travel Contract) in Chestnut Hill, MA: 13-week travel medical admin role with guaranteed hours; requires high school diploma and 2+ years of medical office experience. Join our hospital ophthalmology team and support patient access, scheduling, and clinic operations in a top healthcare setting located in the vibrant Chestnut Hill area.

Quick Job Summary

• Job Title: Hospital Administrative Assistant / Ophthalmology Administrative Assistant
• Location: Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (on-site)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract – 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 18, 2026)
• Shift: Day shift, Monday–Friday (8:00am–4:30pm) — 8-hour shifts
• Hours: 40 hours/week; 72 hours biweekly guarantee (excluding on-call)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $830–$900

Why This Ophthalmology Administrative Job in Chestnut Hill?

This travel healthcare job places you at a busy hospital ophthalmology department in the welcoming Chestnut Hill, MA community. You'll work alongside clinicians and administrative staff at a well-known medical center, gaining valuable experience in patient registration, insurance verification, and medical scheduling. Ideal for candidates seeking travel contract roles in Massachusetts healthcare and medical administrative jobs in the Chestnut Hill area.

Key Responsibilities — Ophthalmology Administrative Assistant / Medical Office Assistant

• Review and update patient registration and demographic information (patient access)
• Verify and scan insurance information at time of service; collect co-payments and self-pay fees
• Obtain referral waiver forms and enter managed care referrals
• Acknowledge and assist patients arriving to the ophthalmology department; provide general patient information
• Use scheduling systems for multiple appointment types and manage appointment changes
• Support incoming/outgoing phone calls and manage work queues
• Scan and maintain documents in the electronic health record (EHR)/practice management system
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned by management

Required Qualifications — Medical Administrative / Practice Assistant

• High school diploma required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a medical office setting (ophthalmology experience preferred)
• Practice Assistant certification preferred
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills
• Ability to work on-site in Chestnut Hill, MA (zip code 02467)
• Must be separated from Beth Israel Lahey Health for at least 6 months to be eligible
• Experience with scheduling systems and electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) or practice management software preferred

Location & Travel Contract Details

• Position is hospital-based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts — ideal for candidates searching for healthcare jobs or travel healthcare opportunities in MA
• 13-week travel contract with guaranteed hours and competitive weekly pay
• On-site requirement supports direct patient interaction and clinic workflow in ophthalmology

How to Apply

Interested in this ophthalmology administrative assistant travel contract in Chestnut Hill? Apply now to join our healthcare team today. Candidates who meet the qualifications and can work on-site in Chestnut Hill, MA should submit their application and resume. We encourage applicants with prior ophthalmology or medical office experience and familiarity with patient registration and insurance verification to apply.

Apply now to be considered for this rewarding Hospital Administrative Assistant role in Chestnut Hill, MA — a great opportunity for medical office professionals seeking travel contract positions in healthcare.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.