Medical Office Assistant – Per Diem, Onsite

McLean Hospital; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The McLean Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Administrative Assistant to support clinical service operations onsite at 115 Mill Street in Belmont, MA. The role involves basic clerical tasks, patient check-in/out, scheduling, and handling routine inquiries.

With 0–1 year healthcare office experience, you will use standard Office Suite software and communicate clearly with patients and staff. Onsite daytime shifts with variable hours are typical for this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare office experience 0–1 year preferred.
• Proficiency with Office Suite and general clerical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine administrative and clerical duties in a clinical 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 mail or faxes.
• Type forms, records, schedules, memos, etc., as directed.
• May be required to accept co-payments.
• Handle, screen and/or take messages related to prior authorizations, referrals, and verify registrations for accuracy.
• May monitor patients in waiting room and respond to any needs for information.
• Assists in patient flow processes.

Skills

Office Suite

Phone System

Time Management

Written Communication

Message Taking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The McLean Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Administrative Assistant to support clinical service operations onsite at 115 Mill Street in Belmont, MA. The role involves basic clerical tasks, patient check-in/out, scheduling, and handling routine inquiries.

With 0–1 year healthcare office experience, you will use standard Office Suite software and communicate clearly with patients and staff. Onsite daytime shifts with variable hours are typical for this position.