Clinic/Practice Assistant I

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403b retirement plan

tuition reimbursement

discounted MBTA pass

Job summary

Mass General Brigham’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston is seeking an administrative assistant to support smooth clinic operations. You will schedule patient visits, check-in and check-out, greet patients, and manage routine clerical tasks in a fast-paced care environment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and 0-1 year healthcare office experience, with proficiency in Office Suite. EPIC scheduling training is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Healthcare office experience 0-1 year preferred.
• Proficiency with Office Suite applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and time.
• Effective written communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine administrative and clerical duties for a clinical service.
• Make patient appointments and maintain appointment records.
• Greet and assist patients.
• Answer calls and schedule appointments.
• File materials in patient folders and print schedules.
• Process patient billing forms and scan documents.
• Request patient medical records and lab results.
• Open and distribute mail or faxes.
• Type forms, records, schedules, and memos.
• May accept co-payments.
• Handle messages about authorizations, prescriptions, and test results.
• Act as EPIC Super User for scheduling/registration/billing (EPIC training provided).
• Provide assistance and training to others.
• May perform more advanced scheduling tasks.

Skills

Office suite

Time management

Communication

Phone etiquette

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 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

Performs administrative functions to support smooth and efficient practice operations under general supervision. Perform tasks that are related to patient visits including scheduling, check-in, and check-out duties.Actual job duties may vary by department.

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 records/EPIC.

• 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 an EPIC “Super User” for scheduling, registration and billing systems (EPIC training is provided).

• Provide 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

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)

Department: Primary Care, 75 Fenwood Road, Boston, Ma

Schedule: 40-hours, Days, Onsite

Compensation: The pay rate for this position starts at $20.00 per hour, with increases based on the candidate’s years of experience.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, discounted MBTA pass & more!

Step into a role where your work truly makes a difference every day! As a vital member of our clinical operations team, you’ll provide administrative support to ensure our practice runs smoothly and efficiently. In this dynamic, fast-paced role, you’ll be the friendly face that plays a key role in creating a positive, efficient, and compassionate environment for both patients and clinical staff.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

75 Fenwood Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $23.20/Hourly

Grade

2

EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 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 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.

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