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Practice Assistant IIThe BWH Pulmonary Function Lab is seeking a Practice Assistant II to join our team and support a fast-paced, patient-centered practice. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the daily operations of a busy and dynamic clinical 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, and check-out duties. Actual job duties may vary by Department.
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 records/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 a more advanced competency level.
Qualifications: Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? NoExperienceOffice 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 the phone system, 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, corresponding and communicating with others clearly and effectively (including composing/editing e-mails, memos, and letters), and taking 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):This is a fully onsite role. It is a fulltime, Monday through Friday position. Hours are 8:00AM-4:30PM.Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location15 Francis Street
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours40Employee Type
  • RegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)
  • Pay Range$17.71 - $24.94/HourlyGrade3

Also on the board Same function, level within a rung

Level

Mid

Salary

$17.71 - $24.94/Hourly

Location

East Boston, MA

Occupation

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Industry

Offices of Physicians

Posted

yesterday

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