Clinic/Practice Assistant, Rheumatology

Clinic/Practice Assistant

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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Job Summary

Full-Time, 40 Hours | MondayFriday, 8:30 AM5:00 PM | Free Parking Are you an experienced medical office professional who thrives in a patient-facing role? Join our outpatient Rheumatology team at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and become part of a collaborative practice where your organization, communication skills, and customer service make a meaningful impact every day.

About the Practice

Our Rheumatology team includes five providers delivering comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and emergency consultative care for patients with rheumatic and autoimmune conditions. The practice provides advanced evaluation and treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and soft tissues, including arthritis and other complex autoimmune diseases.

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Clinic/Practice Assistant, you will partner closely with one other front desk team member to support a busy outpatient specialty practice. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong patient relationships, keeping operations running smoothly, and serving as a key point of contact for patients, providers, and care team members.

What You'll Do

Welcome patients and support check-in and check-out procedures.

Schedule appointments, maintain appointment records, and assist callers with routine inquiries.

Answer a high volume of phone calls with professionalism and excellent customer service.

Collect copayments as needed and process patient billing forms.

Scan documents into the patient medical record and support accurate documentation workflows.

Handle messages related to prior authorizations, provider questions, prescription refills, and test results.

Serve as a scheduling, registration, and billing system resource and provide guidance or training to others as needed.

Support daily practice operations in partnership with the supervisor and practice team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 23 years of medical office or front desk experience required.
• Epic experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with patient check-in/check-out, appointment scheduling, copayment collection, and high-volume phone coverage preferred.
• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant preferred.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and commitment to excellent patient service.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• A robust retirement savings program
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance and professional development support
• And other perks!

Come be a part of the world's most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives!

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

2000 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$19.37 - $27.71/Hourly

EEO Statement:

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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 at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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