Practice Assistant II - Per Diem
Brigham and Women's Hospital, West Bridgewater, MA, United States
Job 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.
Essential Functions
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.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Licenses and Credentials: Certified Medical Administrative Assistant [CMAA] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred.
Experience
Office experience 2–3 years required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficiency with all Office Suite, knowledge of office operations and standards and understanding of office procedures including filing, copying, scanning, printing and faxing.
Ability to use phone system and manage non‑routine phone calls and solve routine issues as appropriate.
Communicating effectively in writing and talking to others to convey information effectively.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents, to correspond and communicate with others clearly and effectively (including composing/editing e‑mail, memos and letters), and to take complete and accurate messages.
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Well organized and good time‑management skills to manage multiple tasks effectively, follow established protocols, and work within systems.
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
711 West Center Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$17.71 - $24.94 / Hourly
Grade
3
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 (857)‑282‑7642.
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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.
Essential Functions
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.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Licenses and Credentials: Certified Medical Administrative Assistant [CMAA] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred.
Experience
Office experience 2–3 years required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficiency with all Office Suite, knowledge of office operations and standards and understanding of office procedures including filing, copying, scanning, printing and faxing.
Ability to use phone system and manage non‑routine phone calls and solve routine issues as appropriate.
Communicating effectively in writing and talking to others to convey information effectively.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents, to correspond and communicate with others clearly and effectively (including composing/editing e‑mail, memos and letters), and to take complete and accurate messages.
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Well organized and good time‑management skills to manage multiple tasks effectively, follow established protocols, and work within systems.
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
711 West Center Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$17.71 - $24.94 / Hourly
Grade
3
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 (857)‑282‑7642.
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