Practice Assistant II, Cardiology

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403b retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted MBTA pass

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA, is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Outpatient Cardiology department. The role provides essential support to ensure smooth clinical operations, including scheduling, check-in/check-out, and patient communications.

A strong office background and EPIC familiarity are required. The position entails handling routine billing processes, coordinating with physicians, and assisting with prior authorizations and test results.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Office Suite and standard office procedures.
• Ability to handle routine phone calls and non-routine issues.
• Strong written communication and message-taking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and assist with check-in/check-out.
• Schedule appointments and maintain appointment records.
• Answer phones and route inquiries to appropriate staff.
• Process patient billing forms and scan documents to EMR.
• Open and distribute mail and faxes; file materials.
• Assist with prior authorizations, prescriptions, and test results.

Skills

Office Suite proficiency

Phone system

Time management

Written communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Site

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

Performs administrative functions to support smooth and efficient practice operations under general supervision. Perform tasks that are related to patient visits including scheduling, check-in, check-out duties. Actual job duties may vary by department.

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/EPIC.
• 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 an EPIC "Super User" for scheduling, registration and billing systems (EPIC training is provided).
• Provide 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

EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoExperienceOffice experience 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with all Office Suite, Knowledge of office operations and standards and understanding of office procedures including filing, copying, scanning, printing and faxing.
• Ability to use phone system and manage more non-routine phone calls and solve routine issues as appropriate.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience and talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents, to correspond and communicate with others clearly and effectively (including composing/editing e-mail, memos and letters), and to take complete and accurate messages.
• Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Well organized and good time management skills to manage multiple tasks effectively, follow established protocols, and work within systems.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Department: MGH Outpatient Cardiology
• Schedule: Monday - Friday | Onsite
• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 32 Fruit Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $17.71 - $24.94/Hourly
• Grade: 3
• Compensation: The pay rate for this position starts at $20.00 per hour, with increases based on the candidate's years of experience.

Step into a role where your work truly makes a difference every day! As a vital member of our clinical operations team, you'll provide administrative support to ensure our practice runs smoothly and efficiently. In this dynamic, fast-paced role, you'll be the friendly face that plays a key role in creating a positive, efficient, and compassionate environment for both patients and clinical staff.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403b retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted MBTA pass & more!

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EEO Statement

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