Clinic/Practice Assistant, Cardiology

The General Hospital Corporation; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking a 40-hour Full-time Clinic/Practice Assistant to support our Cardiology practice onsite in Northampton, MA.

The role runs Monday through Friday with shifts within 8:00 am–5:00 pm and involves administrative and clinical duties to ensure smooth patient care flow. Responsibilities include scheduling, check-in/check-out, patient communications, billing form processing, and assisting with registration and billing systems.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Licenses and Credentials: CMAA preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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/LMR.
• Call for patient medical records and laboratory test results.
• 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, provider questions, prescription refills, and test results.
• Acts as 'Super User' for scheduling, registration and billing systems.
• Provides assistance and training to others in these areas.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CMAA preferred

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc.

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

The practice will deliver fully integrated cardiac evaluation and treatment, including but not limited to cardiac and vascular intervention, electrophysiology, heart failure management, valvular heart disease, peripheral artery disease, and a Congestive Heart Failure Clinic.

The practice will be located on the 3rd floor of Cooley Dickinson's Atwood Health Center at 22 Atwood Drive in Northampton, MA. The Atwood Health Center is a multi-specialty medical office building offering a variety of Cooley Dickinson services and serving as a one-stop health and wellness destination.

We are seeking a 40-hour Full-time Clinic/Practice Assistant to support our Cardiology practice onsite Monday- Friday. We are open 8:00-am-5:00pm so shifts time are flexible within that time frame!

Summary

Performs both administrative and clinical functions to support smooth and efficient clinical service or practice operations under general supervision. Performs basic clerical work and tasks that are repetitive and routine. Administrative duties related to patient visits including scheduling, check-in, check-out duties. Actual job duties may vary by Department.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential 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/LMR.
• Call for patient medical records and laboratory test results.
• Open and distribute unit 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, provider questions, prescription refills, and test results.
• Acts as "Super User" for scheduling, registration and billing systems.
• Provides assistance and training to others in these areas.
• May perform more complex or specialized functions (i.e. surgical scheduling, schedule changes/blocking) at more advanced competency level.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses and Credentials: Certified Medical Administrative Assistant [CMAA] preferred

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 22 Atwood Drive
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $17.71 - $24.94/Hourly
• Grade: 3

EEO Statement

1920 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. 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 e