Sr. Practice Assistant

Sr. Practice Assistant

Join the ever-expanding Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute. The Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute is growing rapidly, and we're seeking dedicated Practice Assistants to join our Boston-based teams. With several openings available across the Institute, this is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the patient care experience at one of the nation's leading academic health systems.

As a Sr. Practice Assistant, you'll provide expert coordination of patient scheduling while partnering closely with both clinical and administrative members of our interdisciplinary teams. Your work will help ensure seamless access to care, efficient clinic operations, and an exceptional experience for every patient and provider you support. Sr. Practice Assistant positions offer the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule (after successful completion of the onboarding/probationary period, 3 days on site, 2 days remote).

Summary:

• Performs administrative functions to support smooth and efficient clinical service and practice operations.
• Performs administrative duties related to patient visits including scheduling, check-in, check-out duties (performs all duties of the other levels at highest proficiency level).
• Make patient appointments and maintain appointment records.
• Assist callers with routine inquiries and triage matters appropriately.
• Process patient billing forms and scan documents to patient medical record (EPIC).
• 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 more advanced competency level.
• Handles, screens and/or takes messages related to prior authorizations, provider questions, prescription refills, and test results. Additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Hourly rates starting at $22.00

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Experience: 3-5 years office experience required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Strong technology and MS Office skills Advanced Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Knowledge of office operations and standards and understanding of office procedures including filing, copying, scanning, printing and faxing.
• Ability to use phone system and 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, to correspond and communicate with others clearly and effectively (including composing/editing e-mail, memos and letters), and to take 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.
• Ability to proofread and edit written documents.

Remote Type: Hybrid

Work Location: 55 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $19.37 - $27.71/Hourly

Grade: 4

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources.