Clinic/Practice Assistant, Cardiology

About the role

The Elfers Cardiovascular Center is located on the Newton-Wellesley Hospital main campus (2014 Washington Street, 2nd floor, in Newton, MA). Our team provides a wide range of outpatient care for patients who have a high risk of heart disease. We provide diagnosis, management of acute and chronic conditions, and preventive care.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine administrative and clerical duties relating to a clinical service or physician practice office.
• Makes patient appointments and maintains appointment records.
• Affords assistance and training to Office and Practice Assistants.
• 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.
• Oversees daily activities of practice staff.
• Accepts co-payments.
• Handles, screens and/or takes messages related to prior authorizations, provider questions, prescription refills, and test results.

Requirements

• Experience in administrative roles, preferably in a healthcare setting 3-5 years required.
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role 1-2 years preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Health Administration preferred or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred.

Skills

No specific skills are listed for this role.

Benefits

No specific benefits are listed for this role.

Pay

$19.37 - $27.71/Hourly Grade 4

Schedule

Full-time, 40-hour role expected to be onsite Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.