Clinic/Practice Assistant, Primary Care

1920 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc.; Belchertown (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement

Bonuses

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking a 40-hour full-time Clinic/Practice Assistant to support our Belchertown practice onsite, weekday hours. The role focuses on clerical support for a physician office, patient scheduling, and basic billing tasks.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, handling calls, filing, and processing records and test results. Onsite position with competitive benefits and a focus on accuracy and patient service.

Qualifications

• Office experience 2-3 years required.
• CMAA certification preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

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 and schedule appointments.
• File materials in patient folders and print appointment schedules.
• Process patient billing forms and scan documents to patient medical record/LMR.
• Handle, screen and/or take messages for prior authorizations and test results.
• Serve as Super User for scheduling, registration and billing systems.
• Provide training to others in these areas.
• May perform more complex scheduling tasks as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CMAA Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

Our office Located at 40 Turkey Hill Rd, Belchertown, MA 01007 provides physical examinations, routine health screenings, and preventative care for adults. The goal is to identify and control patients' health risk factors before they become problems. We diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, and promote general health, disease prevention and overall well-being.

We are seeking a 40-hour full time Clinic/Practice Assistant to support our practice onsite Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm or 9:00am-5:30pm.

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] - Various Issuers preferred

Experience: Office experience 2-3 years required

Additional Job Details

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 40 Turkey Hill Road
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $17.71 - $24.94/Hourly
• Grade: 3 At Mass General Brigham

Benefits

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.

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 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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Company Culture

Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives.

Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.