Practice Assistant II, Pulmonary Function Lab

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The BWH Pulmonary Function Lab is seeking a Practice Assistant II to join their team and support a fast-paced, patient-centered practice. This role contributes to the daily operations of a busy and dynamic clinical environment. The Practice Assistant II performs both administrative and clinical functions to support smooth and efficient clinical service or practice operations under general supervision. This role performs basic clerical work and tasks that are repetitive and routine. Administrative duties include those related to patient visits, such as scheduling, check-in, and check-out. Actual job duties may vary by Department. This position does not require direct patient care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Office experience 2-3 years 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.

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 records/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 a more advanced competency level.