Clinic/Practice Assistant, Cardiology

Mass General Brigham•Newton, MA

8d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Elfers Cardiovascular Center is located on the Newton-Wellesley Hospital main campus. Our team provides a wide range of outpatient care for patients who have a high risk of heart disease. We provide diagnosis, management of acute and chronic conditions, and preventive care. Local travel to other Newton-Wellesley Cardiology sites in Needham and Chestnut Hill may be required during times of staffing shortages or other extenuating circumstances (for cross-coverage purposes). Due to this requirement, this position requires the ability to commute to various locations/reliable transportation. This is a full-time, 40-hour role expected to be onsite Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Office experience 3-5 years required
Ability to commute to various locations/reliable transportation

Responsibilities

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 record/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 more advanced competency level.
Provides functional guidance to Office and Practice Assistants.
In conjunction with Supervisor oversees 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.