Clinic/Practice Assistant, Orthopedics

massgeneralbrigham; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mass General Brigham’s Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Clinic/Practice Assistant to support daily practice operations, including scheduling, registration, records management, and patient communications.

This non-clinical, patient-facing role emphasizes organization and teamwork to create a welcoming, efficient experience for every patient. The position is onsite at 67 Corporate Drive with a typical 40-hour schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Up to one year of healthcare office experience required.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures, including filing, copying, scanning, printing, and faxing.
• Confidence using multi-line phone systems, managing routine and non-routine calls, and resolving routine issues appropriately.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to compose emails, memos, and letters and take accurate messages.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Patient care: This position does not provide direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist patients while supporting an efficient flow through the practice.
• Schedule patient appointments and maintain accurate appointment records and daily schedules.
• Manage incoming calls, answer routine questions, take complete messages, and connect callers with the appropriate resources.
• Support patient check-in and check-out activities and verify registration information for accuracy.
• Handle messages and documentation related to referrals and prior authorizations.
• Prepare, scan, file, and retrieve documents in patient records, including medical records and laboratory results.
• Process patient billing forms and, when required, accept co-payments.
• Open and distribute mail and faxes and prepare forms, records, schedules, memos, and other materials as directed.
• Monitor the waiting room, respond to patient information needs, and help maintain smooth day-to-day practice operations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Phone systems

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

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

Location: 67 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Schedule: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

Make an Impact in Orthopedics

Join our Orthopedics team as a Clinic/Practice Assistant and help create a welcoming, organized, and efficient experience for every patient. In this non-clinical, patient-facing role, you will support daily practice operations through scheduling, registration, communication, records management, and other essential administrative functions. If you are organized, service-minded, and ready to build your healthcare career with a collaborative team, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

What You'll Do

• Welcome and assist patients while supporting an efficient flow through the practice.
• Schedule patient appointments and maintain accurate appointment records and daily schedules.
• Manage incoming calls, answer routine questions, take complete messages, and connect callers with the appropriate resources.
• Support patient check-in and check-out activities and verify registration information for accuracy.
• Handle messages and documentation related to referrals and prior authorizations.
• Prepare, scan, file, and retrieve documents in patient records, including medical records and laboratory results.
• Process patient billing forms and, when required, accept co-payments.
• Open and distribute mail and faxes and prepare forms, records, schedules, memos, and other materials as directed.
• Monitor the waiting room, respond to patient information needs, and help maintain smooth day-to-day practice operations.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Up to one year of healthcare office experience required.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures, including filing, copying, scanning, printing, and faxing.
• Confidence using multi-line phone systems, managing routine and non-routine calls, and resolving routine issues appropriately.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to compose emails, memos, and letters and take accurate messages.
• Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities, follow established protocols, and work effectively within defined systems.
• Patient care: This position does not provide direct patient care.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 67 Corporate Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $17.71 - $23.20/Hourly

Grade: 2

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.

Why Join Mass General Brigham?

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• A robust retirement savings program
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance and professional development support
• Additional employee perks

Ready to make a difference? Join a supportive team where your work helps create an exceptional experience for patients every day.

Come be part of the world's most powerful force in medicine-where every role matters in changing lives.

EEO Statement:

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital 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, an