Patient Service Representative, Ortho
Peabody, MA - USA
Job Summary
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.
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham is seeking a customer-focused and detail-oriented Practice Assistant to join our team at our Peabody this role you will serve as a key member of the care team supporting both administrative and clinical operations to ensure a positive patient experience and efficient practice workflow.The ideal candidate is organized compassionate and thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment while delivering outstanding service to patients providers and colleagues.
Under general supervision the Practice Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical support functions to promote smooth and efficient practice operations. Responsibilities include patient scheduling registration check-in/check-out activities and routine clerical duties. Actual responsibilities may vary based on departmental needs.
Key Responsibilities
-Welcome and assist patients visitors and families in a professional and compassionate manner.
-Schedule patient appointments and maintain accurate appointment records.
-Perform patient check-in and check-out functions ensuring all demographic and insurance information is current.
-Answer and manage incoming telephone calls respond to routine inquiries and route messages appropriately.
-Handle and screen messages related to prescription refills prior authorizations provider questions and test results.
-Process patient billing forms collect co-payments as needed and support registration and billing activities.
-Scan and upload documentation into the electronic medical record.
-Obtain outside medical records and laboratory results as necessary.
-Open distribute and manage incoming mail faxes and other correspondence.
-Prepare and type forms schedules memos and other routine documents.
-Maintain organized patient records and appointment schedules.
-Serve as a departmental Super User for scheduling registration and billing systems providing guidance and training to team members.
-Perform more advanced administrative functions including surgical scheduling and provider schedule management as needed.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant CMAA preferred
Experience
Office experience 2-3 years required
Strongly Preferred:
EPIC Experience
Healthcare Admin Experience
Customer Service Experience
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
We are currently hiring a part time 32-hour Patient Service Rep to work on site ta 4 Centennial Drive in Peabody Monday-Thursday from 8:30 am and 5:00 pm!
At Mass General Brigham our employees are our most important resource. We are committed to ensuring employees have access to a benefits package that is comprehensive contemporary and highly competitive. We offer a full range of benefits that meet the needs of you and your family including programs to support your health financial well-being and life.
Offerings include:
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- A robust retirement savings program
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition assistance and professional development support
- And other perks!
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$17.71 - $24.94/HourlyGrade
3EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.