BFT - Temporary Patient Service Coordinators / Greater Boston Area

Massachusetts General Hospital; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking available

Temp-to-hire

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking an adaptable temporary administrative assistant to support healthcare providers in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. You will be the primary interface between patients and the medical team.

Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, ordering tests, handling referrals, updating records, collecting co-pays, and assisting with billing coordination. Excellent communication and digital skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in healthcare or customer service required for Level I.
• Understanding of managed care and insurance coverage.
• Digital literacy with Windows-based applications.
• Accurate typing and data entry skills.
• Prior customer service experience.
• EPIC, MEDITECH & BICS knowledge a plus.
• Must complete Epic training and be available to work at least 30 hours, Mon-Fri days.
• Positive demeanor, reliable, flexible, and punctual.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to healthcare providers in ambulatory settings.
• Schedule patient appointments, diagnostics, and surgeries.
• Acquire referrals and pre-certifications as needed.
• Register and update demographic and insurance information.
• Collect co-pays and fees; coordinate billing details.
• Answer phones, triage calls; photocopying, faxing, and filing.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Customer service

Digital literacy

Typing/data entry

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Can-do attitude

Tools

EPIC

MEDITECH

BICS

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

While job responsibilities will vary dependent upon clinical practice needs - in which case we require a large degree of flexibility - in general, they will include the following: Provide administrative support to healthcare providers within a fast-paced ambulatory setting, and function as the primary interface between the patients and medical team. Schedule patient appointments, diagnostic testing, and surgeries. Acquire referrals and pre-certifications as needed. Register and/update demographic, PCP, and insurance information. Collect co-payments and fees. Coordinate details of billing. Answer phones, and triage calls as appropriate. Photocopying, faxing, and filing.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in a healthcare or customer service setting required for Level I role. (Additional experience required for higher level positions.)
• Proven understanding of managed care and other insurance-related coverage plans.
• Digital literacy, including proficiency with Windows-based computer applications crucial.
• Proven, accurate typing and data entry skills.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Knowledge of EPIC, MEDITECH & BICS software a plus!
• Strong patient service orientation and well-developed social skills.
• Qualified individuals must be available to complete a three-day, Epic training program, and to work at least 30 hours, Monday-Friday, days.
• They should be a quick study, with a "can-do," positive demeanor, and a proven track record to be reliable, flexible and punctual.
• Driven candidates will also possess a professional demeanor, solid interpersonal skills, and the ability to work optimally as part of a team.

Bulfinch Temporary Service employees often cover leaves of absences, vacations, as well as vacant, f/t openings, often resulting in temp-to-hire. Job opportunities are located at MGH Salem and Peabody. This location is not easily accessible by public transit, but parking is available. Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By accepting diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional Job Description

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Temporary

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $24.28/Hourly

Grade

2At

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviours that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilise employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.