Clinic/Practice Assistant 1

Massachusetts Eye and Ear; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is seeking an Administrative Support Specialist for the Vision Rehab Department. Under supervision, you will manage patient appointments, greet visitors, answer calls, collect copays, and help maintain confidential records in a high-volume ambulatory clinic.

This role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and customer service, with duties including filing, scanning, processing forms, and coordinating with physicians and staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare office settings preferred.
• Must have strong communication and organizational skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments and maintain appointment records.
• Greet patients and answer phones with high level of customer service.
• Process copayments and manage billing forms.
• Prepare and file materials in patient folders and print schedules.
• Scan documents to patient medical records and retrieve records.

Skills

Office suite proficiency

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Telephone handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Phone system

Scanner/Printer

Office equipment

Job description

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryMass 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 SummaryUnder the supervision of the Practice Manager and Medical Director, provides administrative support to physicians within the Vision Rehab Department, in a high-volume ambulatory clinic setting. Functioning as the primary interface between patients and providers. Emphasis is placed on the ability to stay organized and to prioritize administrative tasks essential to patient care. Role requires management of confidential patient information, scheduling patient appointments at front desk, answering phones with the highest level of customer service, checking patients in and out of appointments, collecting copayments, and helping to manage incoming information via phone and fax.Does this position require Patient Care? NoEssential Functions-Perform routine administrative and clerical duties relating to a clinical service or physician practice office.-Make patient appointments and maintain appointment records.-Greet and assist patients.-Answer telephones, assist callers with routine inquiries, and schedule appointments.-File materials in patient folders, and print appointment schedules.-Process patient billing forms and scan documents to patient medical record.-Call for patient medical records and laboratory test results.-Open and distribute mail or faxes.-Type forms, records, schedules, memos, etc., as directed.-May be required to accept co-payments.-Handles, screens and/or takes messages related to prior authorizations, referrals, and verify registrations for accuracy.-May monitor patients in waiting room and responds to any needs for information.-Assists in patient flow processes.QualificationsEducation High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience healthcare office experience 0-1 year required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Basic Proficiency with all Office Suite. - Knowledge of office operations and standards and understanding of office procedures including filing, copying, scanning, printing and faxing. - Ability to use phone system and manage more non-routine phone calls and solve routine issues as appropriate. - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience and Talking to others to convey information effectively. - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents, to correspond and communicate with others clearly and effectively (including composing/editing e-mail, memos and letters), and to take complete and accurate messages. - Managing one's own time and the time of others. - Well organized and good time management skills to manage multiple tasks effectively, follow established protocols, and work within systems.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location243-245 Charles StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$17.71 - $23.20/HourlyGrade2At 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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:5110 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary 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 FrameworkAt 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 behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.