Practice Assistant Lead

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking an experienced Practice Lead to serve as a key operational partner within our clinic. You'll coordinate daily practice activities, support team members, optimize workflows, and collaborate closely with providers to ensure efficient operations and outstanding service delivery.

This role requires an Associate's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field, 3–5 years in healthcare, and 2–3 years in a leadership capacity.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• 2-3 years of experience in a leadership, lead, or supervisory capacity.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with EHR systems and healthcare office technology.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, billing, and coding processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead resource for administrative and clinical support staff, providing guidance and day-to-day support.
• Coordinate daily clinic operations to maintain efficient workflows and a positive patient experience.
• Partner with providers and care teams to manage patient flow and appointment coordination.
• Support implementation and consistency of clinic policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new team members and ongoing staff development.
• Address patient questions, concerns, and feedback professionally and timely.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and support practice goals.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Problem solving

EHR experience

Healthcare administration

Education

Associate's degree in Healthcare Administration

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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

Be the go-to resource that helps keep a busy healthcare practice running smoothly while supporting an exceptional patient and staff experience.

We are seeking an experienced Practice Lead to serve as a key operational partner within our clinic. In this role, you'll help coordinate daily practice activities, support team members, optimize workflows, and collaborate closely with providers to ensure efficient operations and outstanding service delivery.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a lead resource for administrative and clinical support staff, providing guidance, training, and day-to-day support.
• Help coordinate daily clinic operations to maintain efficient workflows and a positive patient experience.
• Partner with providers and care teams to manage patient flow and appointment coordination.
• Support the implementation and consistency of clinic policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new team members and ongoing staff development.
• Address patient questions, concerns, and feedback in a professional and timely manner.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and support practice goals.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Healthcare Administration or a related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant healthcare experience may be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• 2-3 years of experience serving in a leadership, lead, or supervisory capacity.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with EHR systems and healthcare office technology.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, billing, and coding processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

45 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$21.73 - $31.02/Hourly

Grade

5At 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

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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.