Clinic/Practice Assistant, Internal Medicine
Mass General Brigham
Summary
We are located at 400 Highland Ave in Salem MA. As an Internal Medicine office, we provide outstanding primary care and preventative health care to adult patients. We are constantly aiming to improve access for patients and to meet the evolving health care needs of the communities we serve. Primary care is all about relationship-building! We pride ourselves on our empathetic and compassionate approach to focused patient care. The whole team really gets to know our patients to ensure that they are receiving exceptional, personalized care in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere.
Job description
We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Clinic/Practice Assistant to work onsite at our Primary Care/Internal Medicine practice located at 400 Highland Avenue in Salem, MA. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, with staggered 8.5-hour shifts.
While prior healthcare administrative experience is a plus, we are ultimately seeking someone with strong customer service skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude. We are open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds who have demonstrated strong customer service experience in a high-volume environment.
Summary
Performs both administrative and clinical functions to support smooth and efficient clinical service or practice operations under 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 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 "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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- office experience 2-3 years required
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant [CMAA] preferred
- Strong customer service skills
- Positive, team-oriented attitude
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.