Clinic/Practice Assistant, Family Medicine

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

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Job Summary
Our practice offers outstanding primary care and preventative health care to the entire family, from newborns to seniors, all conveniently located in beautiful downtown South Berwick located at 31 Colcord Street, South Berwick, ME 03908.

We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Clinic/Practice Assistant to support our Family Practice! The operating hours of our practice are:

- Mondays & Thursdays: 7:30am-5:00pm
- Wednesdays: 7:30am-6:00pm
- Tuesdays & Fridays: 6:30am-5:00pm

The schedule consists of staggered 8-hour shifts that are determined based on practice needs and team availability.

This front desk role is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and providing outstanding customer service. While previous healthcare admin experience is a plus, it is not required. We are happy to train the right candidate who brings a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn. If you're looking to start a career in healthcare and thrive in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Summary:

Performs administrative functions to support smooth and efficient clinical service or practice operations under close to general supervision. Performs basic clerical work and tasks that are repetitive and routine. Administrative duties related to patient visits including scheduling, check-in, check-out duties. Actual job duties may vary by Department.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

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 record/LMR.
-Call for patient medical records and laboratory test results.
-Open and distribute 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, referrals, and verify registrations for accuracy.
-May monitor patients in waiting room and responds to any needs for information.
-Assists in patient flow processes.

Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Experience
healthcare office experience 0-1 year required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

If you're looking for a place where teamwork, trust, and patient-centered care are at the heart of everything we do, we'd love to have you join our close-knit practice. When hiring, we look for candidates who not only possess relevant skills, but also positive attitudes, innovative spirits, and genuine passion for the work.

• Medical office setting experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Strong computer skills

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

31 Colcord Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range
$17.71 - $24.94/Hourly

Grade
3

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EEO Statement:

1810 Wentworth-Douglass 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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