Clinic/Practice Assistant, General Surgery - Dover at Partner's Healthcare in Dover, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
About Us Wentworth Health Partners (WHP), an affiliate of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and member of Mass General Brigham Medical Group, is a multi-specialty group practice providing the highest quality patient care and services that range from wellness and illness prevention to testing, treatment and care of complex medical conditions. Our network offers primary care, specialty care, and other services at locations throughout the New Hampshire and Southern Maine Seacoast Region. At WHP, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness, and experience professional growth - join our team today! Wentworth Health Partners Seacoast General Surgery Wentworth Health Partners Seacoast General Surgery is a comprehensive surgical practice caring for patients requiring elective, outpatient, and emergency surgical services. Our board-certified surgeons ensure continuity of care by working closely with physicians and specialists to coordinate care of patients with complex conditions. This practice is located at 789 Central Avenue in Dover, NH 03820. Are you ready to bring your skills to this practice and join us in driving medicine forward? The Opportunity We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Patient Services Representative to support our General Surgery team onsite, Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Our Patient Service Representatives play an integral part in the operations of our community-based physician practices. Dedicated to administrative support, these Representatives serve as the gatekeepers of our practices and ensure that teams are delivering the highest quality experience that exceeds our patients' expectations. We are looking for well-rounded customer service professionals who can multi-task, prioritize, and thrive in a high-volume outpatient setting! - Leading up to the patient visit, Patient Service Representatives schedule all appointments. - During the patient's visit, the focus is check-in, which includes greeting patients, answering all of their questions, collecting co-payments, and assisting with any pre-visit paperwork/forms. - At the conclusion of the visit, during check-out, Patient Service Representatives are tasked with the completion of forms and scheduling follow-up appointments, tests, and/or procedures. - Other duties include fielding all incoming telephone calls and routing appropriately, performing referral/diagnostic/lab orders processing duties, monitoring patient flow and waiting room activity, and providing general support to practice leadership, clinicians, and peers. We do our best to keep all employees in their assigned practices and locations; however, you may also be asked to float to other departments in the WHP system when appropriate and needed during times of staffing shortages/other extenuating circumstances for cross-coverage purposes and to ensure adequate coverage and support.



Qualifications


Qualifications Whether you are seeking to gain more experience in the healthcare industry or a proven healthcare professional seeking a new challenge, the Patient Service Representative role is the opportunity for you. When hiring, we look for candidates who not only possess relevant skills, but also positive attitudes, innovative spirits, and genuine passion for the work. - High School Diploma or equivalent required - 2-4 years' experience in healthcare or customer service, preferably in a medical office setting. - Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology preferred. - Strong computer skills



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


789 Central Avenue



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.




Mass General Brigham Competency Framework



At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.