Healthcare Practice Assistant — Co-op Student

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Newton, MA seeks a clerical support specialist to alleviate the practice's administrative workload. The role involves handling data from databases, information gathering from patients, mail distribution, filing, scanning, and phone coverage. Strong English communication is required.

Education requirement is a High School Diploma or equivalent with preferred clerical experience. On-site work with potential travel based on business needs, and a pay range of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Clerical experience preferred.
• Must read/write and communicate effectively in English with patients and hospital team.
• Familiarity with alphabetical filing systems preferred.
• Familiarity with office equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Referencing data from a database or computer system and documenting and/or communicating as appropriate.
• Collecting specific information from patients and others.
• Sorting and distributing mail.
• Sorting and filing records and files.
• Scanning and faxing documents.
• Coping and collating materials.
• Pulling records and files.
• Inputting specific data in limited fields.
• Cleaning out and organizing storage areas and filing cabinets.
• Packing files and documenting contents for long term storage.
• Providing back up phone coverage, answering the phone in a polite and courteous manner, directing calls as appropriate and answering basic, repetitive questions.

Skills

Clerical experience

English communication

Filing systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Newton, MA seeks a clerical support specialist to alleviate the practice's administrative workload. The role involves handling data from databases, information gathering from patients, mail distribution, filing, scanning, and phone coverage. Strong English communication is required.

Education requirement is a High School Diploma or equivalent with preferred clerical experience. On-site work with potential travel based on business needs, and a pay range of