Practice Assistant Co-op

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Needham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs a variety of clerical support functions to alleviate and assist the practice’s administrative workload. This clerical position will have an impact on department operations by completing clerical tasks in a timely and efficient manner. As part of the practice team, this position performs a variety of clerical duties as outlined by clear guidance and policies and procedures.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team (if expected to interact with people and/or answer the phones)

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent
Clerical experience
Familiarity with alphabetical filing systems
Familiarity with office equipment

Responsibilities

Referencing data from a database or computer system and documenting and/or communicating as appropriate
Collecting specific information from patients and others
Sorting and distributing mail
Sorting and filing records and files
Scanning and faxing documents
Coping and collating materials
Pulling records and files
Inputting specific data in limited fields
Cleaning out and organizing storage areas and filing cabinets
Packing files and documenting contents for long term storage
Providing back up phone coverage, answering the phone in a polite and courteous manner, directing calls as appropriate and answering basic, repetitive questions