Practice support assistant

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behindCaring. Connecting. Growing together. Schedule: Primary Responsibilities: Serve as a role model and mentor for support staff; assist with onboarding and training Manage complex scheduling tasks, including appointment booking and patient outreach Ensure accurate data collection and reporting, handle follow-up activities and referral tracking Deliver exceptional customer service, resolving escalated issues and supporting patient satisfaction Oversee waiting room operations, verify patient information, and assist with check-in/check-out processes Complete and process forms, prior authorizations, prescription renewals, and other documentation Collaborate with supervisors on coverage and workflow; lead huddles as needed Participate in quality improvement initiatives and special projects Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Education Reimbursement Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.) Required Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED 1+ years of customer service or healthcare experience Access to reliable transportation Associate's Degree in Medical Office Administration Program Proven solid technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, scheduling software and electronic medical records systems (Epic or equivalent) Proven solid problem solving and complex patient management skills At United Health Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. #RPO #RED