Mass General BrighamMB

BWPO Practice Assistant II

Mass General Brigham is a non-profit, integrated academic health care system founded by Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, committed to patient care, research, teaching, and community service. It is the largest private employer in Massachusetts and a leading medical research enterprise.

Mass General Brigham

Employee count: 5000+

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Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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

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.

Qualifications

EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsCertified Medical Administrative Assistant [CMAA] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferredExperienceoffice experience 2-3 years requiredKnowledge, 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements
  • Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
  • Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
  • Remote Type

    Onsite

    Work Location

    1133 Centre Street

    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    40

    Employee Type

    Regular

    Work Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    EEO Statement:

    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.

    Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

    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.

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    About Mass General Brigham

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    At the heart of Mass General Brigham is a steadfast commitment to serving the community, a dedication woven into the fabric of our integrated academic health care system. Founded in 1994 by the esteemed Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, institutions with legacies stretching back to the early 1800s, our mission is to enhance patient care, advance medical knowledge through research and teaching, and lead the way in integrated healthcare. We believe that to maintain our standard of excellence, we must continuously strive to increase value and improve the quality of care we deliver. Our culture is one of collaboration, where the brightest minds in medicine—researchers, educators, doctors, nurses, and a vast array of dedicated professionals—come together. This collective spirit, now uniting over 82,000 employees, is driven by a simple, yet profound commitment: to do what is best for our patients.

    Our vision extends beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics; it encompasses a global community. For over two centuries, caring for people from all corners of the world has been an integral part of the mission of our founding hospitals. Today, Mass General Brigham provides treatment for patients from over 120 countries annually and supports programs and centers that deliver care to underserved international populations. We are more than a healthcare system; we are leaders in the practice and innovation of medicine, built on a legacy of pioneering medical achievements, from the first use of ether as an anesthetic in 1846 to leveraging artificial intelligence in modern-day treatments. To be a global leader, we understand it is essential that our workforce reflects the diverse patients we serve, offering a multitude of perspectives. This diversity enables us to develop superior solutions, deliver higher quality care with better patient outcomes, and ensure that all individuals feel confident and trusting when seeking care from our community. Our system-wide racial equity commitment, United Against Racism, actively works to eliminate the impacts of racism on both our patients and employees, as we collectively strive to overcome barriers to equity.

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    Voluntary benefit.

    Legal Services

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    Auto and Home Insurance Discounts

    Voluntary benefit.

    Pet Health Insurance

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