Practice Assistant II, Call Center, Endoscopy

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Brookline (MA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Practice Assistant II to manage scheduling, triage calls, and provide patient information for procedure prep.

The role supports a fast-paced ambulatory setting across locations, ensuring accurate data entry and timely communications with patients. Responsibilities include handling inquiries, organizing medical records, and assisting with billing coordination when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; post-high school education preferred.
• Minimum of one year of applicable work experience is required.
• Knowledge of practice operations and standards; basic medical terminology.
• Ability to type and enter data at an entry-level; good written communication.

Responsibilities

• Receives and directs all incoming calls politely, identifying the Endoscopy Center and stating name.
• Prepares, organizes, and maintains hospital records and related paperwork.
• Maintains department service standards and professional patient–staff interactions.
• Identifies barriers to safe, efficient patient care and communicates them to leadership.
• Assists with billing authorization and ensures prompt charge entry by the billing coordinator.
• Performs other duties to support efficient ambulatory operations across sites.

Skills

Phone system

Multitasking

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year related experience

Tools

Office systems

Job description

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Job Summary

Job Summary The Practice Assistant II utilizes all aspects of the scheduling system including booking appointments with appropriate providers within scheduled timeframe and ensures accurate and complete information is entered. The Practice Assistant II triages phone calls to the appropriate individual/area being courteous and professional and takes messages utilizing appropriate forms in a legible and accurate manner. The Practice Assistant II provides patients with accurate information regarding the preparation for procedures and ensures that the prep instructions are sent to the patient in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Qualifications High school diploma or GED required; post‑high school education preferred. A minimum of one year of applicable work experience is required. Additional training in office systems is preferred. Knowledge of practice operations and standards. Understanding of procedures including filing, copying, scanning, printing, and faxing. Ability to use phone system (answer and screen calls, put on hold), answer routine questions, and give routine information. Ability to interpret information as appropriate, answer routine questions in the most professional manner, and communicate professionally, courteously, clearly, and concisely. Ability to manage work processes neatly and orderly and sort and alphabetize. Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, follow established protocols, and work within systems. Ability to correspond and communicate with others clearly and effectively in writing (via e‑mail, memo, or interoffice note) and to take complete and accurate messages. Ability to type and enter data at an entry‑level. Entry‑level understanding of applicable systems. Understanding of the appropriate use and importance of related forms. Basic understanding and use of medical terminology. Basic comprehension of insurance types and referral process. Basic comprehension of registration and fiscal information. Knowledgeable and compliant with all hospital, State, and Federal requirements (where applicable to job performance), including policy and procedures with The Joint Commission and HIPAA. Must have the ability to function effectively in a fast‑paced and challenging environment with a large group of physicians involved in academic work and patient care. Must have a positive outlook and demonstrate sound judgment. Must respect strict confidentiality of patients and medical information and records. Must be able to respond to the needs and provide assistance to others when called upon.

Responsibilities

Receivers and directs all incoming calls politely, identifying the Endoscopy Center and stating name. Responsibilities: Prepares, organizes, and maintains hospital records, paperwork, and/or medical records. Ensures compliance with all hospital policies including patient confidentiality and attendance/punctuality. Maintains department service standards, with particular attention to personal/behavioral, staff teamwork, and patient‑staff interaction guidelines. Identifies and articulates to all leadership, management, and physician teams any potential barriers (both clinical and non‑clinical) to safe, efficient, and proper patient care. Follow up on any missing records, coordinating activities with the medical records department when necessary. Maintains an accurate filing system to retrieve information when needed. Facilitates paperwork needed for any endoscopy and physician call back for specific information/advice. If needed, assist the billing coordinator with appropriate and timely authorization for patients’ appointments. Facilitates proper disposition of all appointments daily to ensure prompt and accurate charge entry by the billing coordinator. Maintains a positive and professional working relationship with all ambulatory personnel. As a team player is cognizant of the fact that dependability and reliability are important components to ensure efficient operations of the practice. Understand that commendable attendance and punctuality are important aspects in measuring commitment and dedication to teamwork and the practice. Accepts any assignment in accordance with departmental needs by performing work duties at our main hospital location, our 850 Boylston site, and/or offsite. This may also include varied hours for start/end of workday when advanced notification is provided. Is willing to assist others when necessary or when assistance is apparent and acknowledges that all duties are shared to promote efficiency in the overall operations of the practice. Performs other tasks as directed.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Hybrid Work Location 850 Boylston Street 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, 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.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: 2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, 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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