Clinic/Practice Assistant, Multispecialty

Mass General Brigham•Northampton, MA

4d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This multi-specialty medical office building is a part of Cooley Dickinson’s Atwood Health Center, a spacious facility with a variety of Cooley Dickinson services and serves as a one-stop health and wellness destination. While working at 22 Atwood, you will be able to support a variety of offices/specialties, including but not limited to: Women’s Health, the Diabetes Center, Infectious Diseases, Family Medicine, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Geriatrics, Podiatry, Spine Medicine, and Integrated Behavioral Health. We are seeking a per diem, Clinic/Practice Assistant to pick up a minimum of 2, 8-hour shifts a month. The Clinic/Practice Assistant serves as the face of our medical group and play a key role in managing the patient experience on the reception/administrative support side. Job functions will include a blend of check-in/check-out, managing phones, and administrative support, which will rotate on a weekly basis. We are looking for well-rounded customer service professionals who can multi-task, prioritize, and thrive in a high-volume outpatient setting! Summary Performs both 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, check-out duties. Actual job duties may vary by Department.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
office experience 2-3 years required

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant [CMAA] - Various Issuers preferred

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 record/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 more advanced competency level.