Practice Assistant - Urology Surgery
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Are you a highly organized administrative professional who enjoys helping patients navigate their care experience? Join our busy Urology Surgery team and play an essential role in supporting both patients and providers in a fast-paced specialty practice.
Job description
Job Summary
Are you a highly organized administrative professional who enjoys helping patients navigate their care experience? Join our busy Urology Surgery team and play an essential role in supporting both patients and providers in a fast-paced specialty practice.
What You'll Do
As a Practice Assistant, you'll help ensure smooth daily operations by serving as a key point of contact for patients, physicians, and staff. Responsibilities include:
- Scheduling patient appointments and maintaining accurate appointment records
- Greeting and assisting patients during check-in and check-out
- Answering phones, responding to routine inquiries, and coordinating appointments
- Managing patient documentation, medical records, and scanning records into the electronic medical record system
- Processing patient billing forms and, when needed, collecting co-payments
- Supporting requests related to prior authorizations, prescription refills, test results, and provider communications
- Serving as a scheduling, registration, and billing system resource for colleagues
- Assisting with specialized scheduling functions, including surgical scheduling and schedule management, as needed
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 2-3 years of office or administrative experience required
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office technology
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering outstanding customer service
Why Join Our Team?
You'll be part of a collaborative Urology Surgery practice where your attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to patient service help create an exceptional experience for every patient. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with strong medical office experience who thrive in a team-oriented healthcare environment and are eager to expand their skills in a specialty surgical practice.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 2-3 years of office or administrative experience required
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office technology
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering outstanding customer service
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.