Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts.
Atrius Health’s 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities.
Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve.
By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives.
Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.
SUMMARY
Under general direction performs expanded and advanced level Practice Support Assistant duties. Participates as an integral member of a medical team and is dedicated to delivering excellent customer service and strengthening the patient / clinician relationship.
Able to use a high level of competency and high degree of autonomy in performing all Practice Support Assistant functions.
Performs Practice Support Assistant duties with higher level administrative functions added. Higher level functions may vary by department and should be a significant portion of the incumbent’s time.
EDUCATION / LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit required or certification in medical office administration required.
Associate's degree in medical office administration program preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Experience typically acquired through at least three years of experience in a clinical setting with at least one as a Practice Support Assistant (a bachelor’s or associate degree may be substituted for one year of experience).
Strongly prefer Cantonese speaking candidate due to large number of Chinese speaking patients. Computer experience required with the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs.
Electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred.
SKILLS
Able to communicate in a professional and appropriate manner. Strong interpersonal, customer service, time management, and organizational skills required.
Working knowledge of patient related documents preferred.
Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital / domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity and / or expression, or other dimensions of diversity.
Benefits Include :
- Up to 8% company retirement contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid professional development
- Generous health and welfare benefit package
Atrius Health is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military service or application for military service, veteran or disability status.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws : Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA);Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO);
and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
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