Practice Support Assistant II - 24 hours/wk- Braintree IM

Atrius Health • Braintree, MA

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About The Position

Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Atrius Health's 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities. Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country. Under general direction performs expanded and advanced level Practice Support Assistant duties. Participates as an integral member of a medical team and is dedicated to delivering excellent customer service and strengthening the patient/clinician relationship. Able to use a high level of competency and high degree of autonomy in performing all Practice Support Assistant functions. Performs Practice Support Assistant duties with higher level administrative functions added. Higher level functions may vary by department and should be a significant portion of the incumbent's time.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit required.
• Certification in medical office administration required.
• Associate's degree in medical office administration program preferred.
• At least three years of experience in a clinical setting with at least one year as a Practice Support Assistant.
• Computer experience required with the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of patient related documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform expanded and advanced level Practice Support Assistant duties.
• Participate as an integral member of a medical team.
• Deliver excellent customer service and strengthen the patient/clinician relationship.
• Use a high level of competency and autonomy in performing all Practice Support Assistant functions.
• Perform higher level administrative functions as required by the department.

Benefits

• Up to 8% company retirement contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid professional development
• Generous health and welfare benefit package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED