Senior Practice Assistant, Neurology
About the role
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).
Step into a role where your work truly makes a difference every day! As a vital member of our clinical operations team, you’ll provide administrative support to ensure our practice runs smoothly and efficiently. In this dynamic, fast-paced role, you’ll be the friendly face that plays a key role in creating a positive, efficient, and compassionate environment for both patients and clinical staff.
Department: BWH Outpatient Clinical Neurology
Responsibilities
- 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
Experience: office experience 3-5 years required
- Strong technology and MS Office skills – Advanced Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint