Practice Assistant II - Per Diem

Mass General Brigham•Concord, MA

4d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

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. We're seeking a dependable team member with a flexible schedule who can help provide coverage during vacations and staff absences. The ideal candidate is available to work partial shifts several times per week and can adapt to changing scheduling needs. Performs administrative functions to support smooth and efficient practice operations under general supervision. Performs tasks that are 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
2-3 years office experience required
Proficiency with all Office Suite
Knowledge of office operations and standards
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.

Nice To Haves

Acts as an EPIC "Super User" for scheduling, registration and billing systems (EPIC training is provided).
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.

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/EPIC.
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 an EPIC "Super User" for scheduling, registration and billing systems (EPIC training is provided).
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.