Practice Assistant Senior

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

Essential Functions
-Perform routine administrative and clerical duties relating to a clinical service or physician practice office.
-Make patient appointments and maintain appointment records. Assist callers with routine inquiries and schedule appointments.
-Process patient billing forms and scan documents to patient medical records/LMR.
-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.
-Provides functional guidance to Office and Practice Assistants.
-In conjunction with the Supervisor, oversees the daily activities of practice staff.
-May be required to accept co-payments.
-Handles, screens, and/or takes messages related to prior authorizations, provider questions, prescription refills, and test results.

 

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

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

Experience
Office experience 3-5 years 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.

 

Department: Pediatric Hemotology and Oncology

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 9am to 5:30pm| Onsite

Compensation: The posted salary reflects the starting range for this position. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications, including experience, education, and relevant skills.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, discounted MBTA pass & more!

 

Onsite

 

32 Fruit Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

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 i