Community Practice Assistant II

Administrative Support Staff

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary

Performs administrative functions to support smooth and efficient practice operations under general supervision. Perform tasks that are related to patient visits including scheduling, check-in, and check-out duties. Actual job duties may vary by department. Essential Functions: - Perform routine administrative and clerical duties relating to a clinical service or physician practice office. - Make patient appointments and maintain appointment records. - Greet and assist patients. - Answer telephones, assist callers with routine inquiries, and schedule appointments. - File materials in patient folders and print appointment schedules. - Process patient billing forms and scan documents to patient medical records/EPIC. - Call for patient medical records and laboratory test results. - Open and distribute unit mail or faxes. - Type forms, records, schedules, memos, etc. as directed. - May be required to accept co-payments. - Handles, screens and/or takes messages related to prior authorizations, provider questions, prescription refills, and test results. - Acts as an EPIC "Super User" for scheduling, registration and billing systems (EPIC training is provided). - Provide 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; post-high school education preferred.

• Minimum one year of applicable work experience required.

• Additional training in office systems preferred.

• Spanish speaking required.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required:

Technical skills required:

• Knowledge of practice operations and standards.

• Understanding of procedures including filing, copying, scanning, printing, and faxing.

Phone skills: • Ability to use phone system (answer and screen calls, put on hold), answer routine questions, and give routine information.

Verbal skills: • Ability to interpret information as appropriate, answer routine questions in the most professional manner, and communicate in a professional, courteous, clear, and concise manner.

Organization Skills: • Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, follow established protocols, and work within systems.

Writing Skills: • Ability to correspond and communicate with others clearly and effectively in writing (via e-mail, memo, or interoffice note) and to take complete and accurate messages.

System Skills: • Ability to type and enter data at an entry level. Entry level understanding of applicable systems.

• Understanding of the appropriate use and importance of related forms.

• Basic understanding and use of medical terminology.

• Basic comprehension of insurance types and referral process.

• Basic comprehension of registration and fiscal information.

• Knowledgeable and compliant with all hospital, State, and Federal requirements (where applicable to job performance), including policy and procedures with The Joint Commission and HIPAA.

Working Conditions: Hospital based ambulatory practice. Normal patient environments where there are some exposures to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, needle, and blood products. Hospital Wide

Responsibilities: Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

40 Hour, Monday - Friday, Rotating schedule

BWH Brookside Community Health Center

3297 Washington Street

Jamaica Plain

Compensation: The pay rate for this position starts at $20.00 per hour, with increases based on the candidate's years of experience.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403 b retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, discounted MBTA pass & more!

Step into a role where your work truly makes a difference every day! As a vital member of our clinical operations team, you'll provide administrative support to ensure our practice runs smoothly and efficiently. In this dynamic, fast-paced role, you'll be the friendly face that plays a key role in creating a positive, efficient, and compassionate environment for both patients and clinical staff.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

3297 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $24.94/Hourly

Grade

3At 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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.