Clinic/Practice Assistant Senior

Job Title

Performs both administrative and clinical functions to support smooth and efficient clinical service or practice operations, under minimal supervision. Performs administrative duties related to patient visits including scheduling, check-in, check-out duties (performs all duties of the other levels at highest proficiency level). 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. Assist callers with routine inquiries, and schedule appointments. Process patient billing forms and scan documents to patient medical record/LMR.

-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.

-Provides functional guidance to Office and Practice Assistants.

-In conjunction with Supervisor oversees daily activities of practice staff.

-May be required to accept co-payments. Handles, screens and/or takes messages related to prior authorizations, provider questions, prescription refills, and test results.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials: Experience office experience 3-5 years required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

-Strong technology and MS Office skills Advanced Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

-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.

-Ability to proofread and edit written documents.

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

Hybrid

Work Location

243-245 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.99 - $27.17/Hourly

Grade

4

EEO Statement:

5110 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary 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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