Practice Support Assistant I

UnitedHealth Group • Dedham, MA

11d • $16 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Position in this function performs Practice Support Assistant I duties with a high level of autonomy and competency. Serves as a key member of the Physical Therapy team, delivering excellent customer service and supporting strong patient-clinician relationships. In addition to core responsibilities, handles significant higher-level administrative tasks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1+ years of customer service experience in a healthcare setting
• Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Medical Office Administration Program
• Previous EPIC experience
• Proven solid problem solving and communication skills in an outpatient medical setting

Responsibilities

• Manage complex scheduling tasks, including appointment booking, template adjustments, and patient outreach
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting, handle follow-up activities, referral tracking and insurance authorization processing
• Deliver exceptional customer service, resolving escalated issues and supporting patient satisfaction
• Oversee waiting room operations, verify patient information, and assist with check-in/check-out processes
• Complete and process forms, prior authorizations, prescription renewals, and other documentation
• Collaborate with supervisors on coverage and workflow
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and special projects

Benefits

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED