Per Diem Practice Assistant II, Orthopaedics

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

 

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Job Summary

Performs 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, and check-out duties.

 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Office experience of 2-3 years required
• 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 the phone system to 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.

Responsibilities:

•  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 records/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 a more advanced competency level.

 

 

Onsite

 

60 Fenwood Road

 

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Per Diem

 

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 growt