Practice Assistant II, Orthopedics
Job Location:
Jamaica Plain, MA - USA
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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
Department of Orthopedics Onsite Full-TimeBuild your career in healthcare while making a meaningful difference in the patient experience!
We are seeking a friendly organized and patient-focused Practice Assistant II to join the Department of this highly visible role youll support both administrative and clinical operations while helping patients feel welcomed informed and supported throughout their visit.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced administrative professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to continue building a career in healthcare while supporting a collaborative orthopedic team.
What Youll Do
- Serve as a key point of contact for patients providing a welcoming and professional experience throughout scheduling check-in and check-out.
- Coordinate patient appointments maintain appointment records answer incoming calls and respond to routine patient inquiries.
- Process patient billing forms scan documentation into the medical record and request outside medical records and laboratory results as needed.
- Support daily office operations including filing correspondence schedules mail faxes and other administrative tasks.
- Collect co-payments when required and assist with messages related to prior authorizations provider questions prescription refills and test results.
- Serve as a resource for scheduling registration and billing systems providing assistance and training to colleagues as needed.
- Support more advanced administrative functions including surgical scheduling and provider schedule changes or blocking as assigned.
- Collaborate with patients providers and administrative staff to help ensure efficient practice operations and a positive patient experience.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 23 years of office experience required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with standard office operations and procedures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage phone inquiries resolve routine issues and communicate clearly with patients and colleagues.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Ability to follow established protocols work within systems and maintain accuracy in a busy practice environment.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
- Onsite full-time opportunity within the Department of Orthopedics.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical dental and vision coverage.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Discounted MBTA pass and additional employee perks.
- Opportunity to grow your career within a specialized orthopedic practice.
- Develop valuable expertise in patient access scheduling registration billing and practice operations.
- Collaborate with physicians clinical teams and administrative colleagues dedicated to delivering exceptional orthopedic care.
- Gain experience with advanced practice operations including surgical scheduling and complex provider scheduling.
Youll play an important role in supporting efficient orthopedic practice operations while helping create a positive experience for patients throughout their care. Join a collaborative team where your organization communication skills and commitment to service make a meaningful impact every day!
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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:
Junior IC
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.
