BFT - TEMPORARY PATIENT SERVICE COORDINATORS NEEDED FOR MGH at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The General Hospital Corporation


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
Are you an unemployed job seeker in the midst of a job search? A career changer attempting to transition into healthcare? A retiree seeking a second career? A stay-at-home parent preparing to reenter the workforce? Have you recently relocated to the Boston area? At Bulfinch Temporary Service, a division of Massachusetts General Hospital and Massgeneral Brigham, our employee talent comes a diverse range of backgrounds. At present, we are considering applicants on an as-needed basis for both part-time and full-time Patient Service Coordinators to work in outpatient areas, with the potential to transition to temp-to-hire contingent upon satisfactory performance and changing staffing needs. Job opportunities are located at Mass General Hospital, we also service a number of satellite locations in and around greater Boston for MGH affiliates. While job responsibilities will vary dependent upon clinical practice needs - in which case we require a large degree of flexibility - in general, they will include the following: - Provide administrative support to healthcare providers within an engaging ambulatory setting, and function as the primary interface between the patients and medical team. - Schedule patient appointments, diagnostic testing, and surgeries. - Acquire referrals and pre-certifications as needed. - Register and/update demographic, PCP, and insurance information. - Collect co-payments and fees. - Coordinate details of billing. - Answer phones, and triage calls as appropriate. - Photocopying, faxing, and filing.



Qualifications


- Associate or Bachelors degree, or equivalent secretarial training preferred. - 1+ years' experience in a healthcare setting required for Level I role. (Additional experience required for higher level positions.) - Proven understanding of managed care and other insurance-related coverage plans. - Digital literacy, including proficiency with Windows-based computer applications is crucial. - Proven, accurate typing and data entry skills. - Prior experience helping a wide variety of customers. - Knowledge of EPIC software a plus! - Strong patient service orientation and well-developed social and interpersonal skills. - You are available to complete a four-day, operations training program, and able to work part-time or full-time, Monday-Friday, days. - Ideal candidates should be able to retain information quickly, with a "can-do," positive demeanor, with a shown ability to be both reliable and punctual. Driven candidates will also possess a professional demeanor, strong abilityto stay organized, and the ability to work optimally as part of a team. Bulfinch Temporary Service employees often cover leaves of absences, vacations, as well as vacant, f/t openings, often resulting in temp-to-hire. Qualified applicants who meet the above requirements, and are able to make a minimum one-month or more dedication to our community, are encouraged to apply.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Hybrid



Work Location


101 Merrimac Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


1



Employee Type


Temporary



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action 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.