• Practice Support Assistant II

    Atrius Health (Chelmsford, MA)


    *Explore opportunities at Atrius Health*, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative healthcare leader, delivering an effective system of connected care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our team of physicians, primary care providers and clinicians work with hospitals, community specialists and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind*Caring. Connecting. Growing together.*

     

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    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 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.

    o 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).

    * 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.

     

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    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 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./

     

    **Job:** **Medical Assistants/Medical Secretaries*

    **Organization:** **Internal Medicine*

    **Title:** *Practice Support Assistant II- Chelmsford, MA*

    **Location:** *Chelmsford MA*

    **Requisition ID:** *125720*