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2410 Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, Inc.
Clinic/Practice Assistant, Gastroenterology
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A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$46,449 / year median in Massachusetts
+19% projected growth
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Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, 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 Are you an organized, customer-service focused professional who enjoys helping patients feel supported and cared for from the very first phone call? Brigham and Women's Harbor Medical Associates is seeking a full-time Clinic/Practice Assistant to join our Gastroenterology team in Braintree. In this role, you'll be part of an in-office call center team that plays a key role in keeping daily practice operations running smoothly while helping patients navigate scheduling, questions, and next steps with confidence. Schedule and Location This is a full-time, 40-hour, on-site position located at Brigham and Women's Harbor Medical Associates, 1681 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184. The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday, either 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Why This Role Stands Out Our Braintree location offers multiple specialties, including Gastroenterology and Obstetrics & Gynecology, creating a collaborative outpatient environment where teamwork, communication, and attention to detail make a meaningful difference. This position is part of our in-office call center team, working alongside three other team members, with cross-training opportunities to support front desk operations as well. What You'll Do- Answer incoming calls, assist patients with routine inquiries, take accurate messages, and help schedule appointments.
- Support appointment scheduling, check-in, check-out, and other administrative workflows related to patient visits.
- Maintain appointment records, print schedules, file materials, scan documents, and support accurate patient documentation.
- Process patient billing forms and accept co-payments when required by department workflow.
- Request patient medical records, laboratory results, and other information needed by the care team.
- Assist with messages related to prior authorizations, provider questions, prescription refills, and test results.
- Open and distribute unit mail or faxes and prepare forms, records, schedules, memos, and other documents as directed.
- Serve as a resource for scheduling, registration, and billing systems, including providing assistance or training to others as needed.
- Support more complex or specialized functions, such as surgical scheduling, schedule changes, or template blocking, based on department needs and competency level.