Practice Assistant II-Waltham

Massachusetts General Hospital; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 23,915 - 33,682; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Administrative Assistant to perform both administrative and clinical functions. Responsibilities include managing patient appointments, performing clerical duties, and assisting staff in a busy medical environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2-3 years of office experience. Ideal skills include proficiency in office software, effective communication, and strong organizational abilities. This is a full-time role based onsite, offering competitive pay between $17.36 and $24.45 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of office experience required.
• Ability to manage phone calls and solve routine issues.
• Understanding written communication in work-related contexts.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine administrative duties in a clinical setting.
• Make patient appointments and maintain records.
• Greet and assist patients as they arrive.

Skills

Basic Proficiency with Office Suite

Knowledge of office operations

Effective communication

Time management skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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.

Full time onsite
Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5pm

Job 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, and check-out duties. Actual job duties may vary by Department.

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.
• 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 (e.g. surgical scheduling, schedule changes/blocking) at more advanced competency level.

Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Experience
Office experience 2-3 years 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 Type
Onsite

Work Location
52 Second Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Employee Type
Regular

Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Pay Range
$17.36 - $24.45 / Hourly

Grade
3

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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

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.

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