Sr. Practice Assistant - Radiation Oncology

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,104,000 - 79,901,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Sr. Practice Assistant for the Radiation Oncology team at 75 Francis Street in Boston. The role is primarily a scheduler for a physician group, coordinating appointments, handling complex patient needs, and ensuring a superior patient experience.

After onboarding, a hybrid schedule may be available depending on team needs. The position emphasizes organization, ability to handle high volumes, and independent work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 3-5 years office experience required.
• Strong technology and MS Office skills – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage phone calls and schedule with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; time management and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient visits and maintain appointment records.
• Assist callers with routine inquiries and triage matters.
• Process patient billing forms and scan documents into the EMR (EPIC).
• Serve as a Super User for scheduling, registration and billing systems and provide training to others.

Skills

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Time management

Communication

De-escalation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EPIC

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

Join a compassionate and dedicated Radiation Oncology team where you’ll play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their cancer care journey. As a Sr. Practice Assistant, you’ll serve as a primary scheduler for a physician group, coordinating appointments, managing complex patient needs, and ensuring an exceptional patient experience. This fast-paced role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks, and confidence working independently. Ideal candidates are empathetic problem-solvers who excel at customer service, communication, and de-escalating challenging situations while supporting patients and families during emotionally difficult times. Following an onsite training period, this position offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement based on team needs.

Summary

Performs administrative functions to support smooth and efficient clinical service and practice operations.

Performs administrative duties related to patient visits including scheduling, check-in, check-out duties (performs all duties of the other levels at highest proficiency level).

Make patient appointments and maintain appointment records.

Assist callers with routine inquiries and triage matters appropriately.

Process patient billing forms and scan documents to patient medical record (EPIC).

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.

Handles, screens and/or takes messages related to prior authorizations, provider questions, prescription refills, and test results.

Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Experience
3-5 years office experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong technology and MS Office skills – Advanced Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of office operations and standards and understanding of office procedures, including filing, copying, scanning, printing, and faxing.
• Ability to use the phone system, 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, corresponding and communicating with others clearly and effectively (including composing/editing e-mails, memos, and letters), and taking 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.
• Ability to proofread and edit written documents.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$19.37 - $27.71/Hourly

Grade

4

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:

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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