Practice Assistant II, Pediatric Neurology

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403b retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

MBTA pass discount

Job summary

The General Hospital Corporation is seeking a Pediatric Clinical Practice Assistant to support a pediatric neurology clinic at the Yawkey location. The role involves front-desk duties, patient check-in/out, appointment scheduling, and basic clerical tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Join a mission-driven team and help families navigate complex neurological care while supporting physicians, physician assistants, and nurses in delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) preferred.
• Experience: 2–3 years in office/clinical support.
• Proficiency with Office Suite and phone systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine administrative and clerical duties for a clinical service or physician practice.
• Make patient appointments and maintain appointment records.
• Greet patients and assist with check-in/out.
• Handle incoming calls and routine inquiries; schedule appointments.
• Process billing forms and scan documents to patient records.
• Provide support to scheduling, registration, and billing systems.

Skills

Office Suite

Phone handling

Time management

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma

CMAA Certification

Job description

Site

Site: The General Hospital Corporation 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 both administrative and clinical functions to support smooth and efficient clinical service or practice operations under general supervision. Performs basic clerical work and tasks that are repetitive and routine. Administrative duties related to patient visits including scheduling, check-in, check-out duties.

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] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

Experience Office 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: Pediatric Neurology Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm | Onsite Compensation: The pay rate for this position starts at $20.00 per hour, with increases based on the candidate's years of experience.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, discounted MBTA pass & more! Grow in your career and make a difference at the forefront of pediatric neurology, where compassionate care meets cutting-edge science within the MGB Department of Neurology and the newly formed Neuroscience Institute. As a Pediatric Clinical Practice Assistant, you will support leading physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners while helping children and families navigate complex neurological care. Join an empathetic, collaborative, mission-driven administrative team dedicated to transforming the lives of our pediatric patients during this exciting time. This is a front desk position in our Pediatric Neurology clinic in the Yawkey location.

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 15 Parkman 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

1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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.

Competency Framework

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Values

Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world.

Culture

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.