Practice Assistant II

Mass General Brigham•Danvers, MA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Mass General Brigham (MGB) Cancer Institute in Danvers as a Practice Assistant II and be the welcoming first point of contact for our patients. Starting at the front desk, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a dynamic oncology setting while building a strong foundation for career growth. This role offers clear advancement opportunities into scheduling positions, working closely with physician calendars and clinical teams—all while making a meaningful impact in patients’ cancer care journeys. Summary Performs administrative functions to support smooth and efficient clinical service and practice operations. Performs administrative duties related to patient visits including scheduling, check-in, check-out duties (performs all duties of the other levels at highest proficiency level). Make patient appointments and maintain appointment records. Assist callers with routine inquiries and triage matters appropriately. Process patient billing forms and scan documents to patient medical record (EPIC). 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. Handles, screens and/or takes messages related to prior authorizations, provider questions, prescription refills, and test results. Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
2-3 years office experience 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 phone system and 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, to correspond and communicate with others clearly and effectively (including composing/editing e-mail, memos and letters), and to take 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Performs administrative functions to support smooth and efficient clinical service and practice operations.
Performs administrative duties related to patient visits including scheduling, check-in, check-out duties.
Make patient appointments and maintain appointment records.
Assist callers with routine inquiries and triage matters appropriately.
Process patient billing forms and scan documents to patient medical record (EPIC).
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.
Handles, screens and/or takes messages related to prior authorizations, provider questions, prescription refills, and test results.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.