Clinic/Practice Assistant II
- 2410 Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, Inc.
- Boston-MA
- 6mo ago
- Full-Time
- Hybrid
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
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 more non-routine phone calls and solve routine issues as appropriate.
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience 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.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Serves as a liaison for patient/family/provider with an emphasis on superior customer service and a high standard of timely communication and response.
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Interacts in a courteous manner with physicians, nurses, and administrative staff within and outside of MGH to coordinate care of patients, obtain referrals, provide feedback, answer questions, etc.
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Triages and manages complex telephone calls, utilizing courteous customer service skills. This includes the responsibility to collect detailed information provided by patients, internal/external providers, and others to either resolve problems directly or ensure appropriate escalation to clinicians or management.
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Schedules patient appointments and manages changes ranging in complexity from one appointment to multiple coordinated appointments/tests/procedures. Prepares and sends follow-up appointment reminder communications to patients in a timely manner via Patient Gateway or mail.
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Coordinates the scheduling of diagnostic testing and procedures.
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Communicates/confirms dates, locations, pre-procedure requirements, etc. to patients via Patient Gateway, telephone, and/or mail. Tracks, collects, and delivers required pre-procedure clinical data and results within timeframes specified.
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Performs the daily management of ICA’s Epic Front Desk InBasket pool and other staff messages.
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Coordinates and tracks new referral appointments. Manages multiple associated work queues.
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Recognizes emergencies and appropriately responds using standard operating procedures and critical thinking skills.
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Provides support and information to providers (MDs, fellows, advanced practice clinicians, RNs) to problem solve and manage complex administrative patient issues
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Communicates proactively and responsively with front desk staff and medical assistants in the ambulatory clinic setting.
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Responds to requests from physicians’ offices, family, MGH revenue groups, or government agencies for letters of medical necessity, letters to schools, copies of medical records, etc.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Job Description 2
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Understands patient financial services and international resources and provides patients with
information as needed.
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Provides cross coverage for other EP administrative staff members for absences, vacations, etc. and during variations in workflow, as needed.
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Maintains physicians’ calendars, coordinates & communicates schedule with catheterization lab and practice locations as necessary
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Maintains confidentiality and privacy, which is consistent with HIPAA guidelines.
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Assists with training and orientation of new staff, when applicable.
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Participates in periodic staff meetings or other departmental meetings.
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Identifies and communicates to leadership issues of process creating inefficiencies within the practice, and assists in their resolution
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Performs other duties and/or works on special projects as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$17.36 - $24.45/Hourly
Grade
3
EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.