Senior Practice Assistant - Thoracic Surgery
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- $19.4–$27.7/hr
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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
Join a nationally recognized Thoracic Surgery team and play a critical role in coordinating exceptional patient care.We are seeking an experienced Senior Practice Assistant to support a busy Thoracic Surgery practice at MGH. This is a traditional practice-based administrative role where you will be assigned to specific physicians, supporting their practices and helping coordinate their patients’ care from office visits through surgery and follow-up.
This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong surgical scheduling and medical administrative experience who enjoys building relationships with patients and providers while managing the many moving pieces of a busy surgical practice.
Qualifications
What You’ll Do
- Provide dedicated administrative support to assigned Thoracic Surgery physicians and help manage their day-to-day practices
- Coordinate office visits, surgical procedures, radiology testing, pre-operative testing, and post-operative appointments
- Manage physician calendars, schedules, and administrative needs
- Coordinate financial clearance, insurance authorizations, referrals, and required surgical documentation
- Assist with phone triage, patient check-in/check-out, and patient registration
- Serve as a key point of contact for patients and families, helping guide them throughout their surgical journey
- Maintain accurate patient information and utilize Epic, including OpTime, Patient Gateway, and other electronic systems
- Partner with physicians, nurses, administrative staff, and external providers to ensure seamless care coordination
- Support billing, financial, and insurance-related processes associated with patient and surgical services
What You’ll Bring
- High school diploma or GED required; additional education, secretarial certification, or relevant administrative training preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- 3–5 years of administrative, medical office, or healthcare support experience required
- Previous surgical scheduling experience and knowledge of insurance authorizations, referrals, and specialty practice operations strongly preferred
- Experience supporting physicians or providers in a fast-paced clinical environment preferred
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to confidently manage complex schedules and competing priorities
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills with a patient-centered approach
- Advanced computer skills; experience with Epic, including OpTime, and Patient Gateway preferred
- Knowledge of healthcare operations, medical terminology, managed care, patient financial services, and applicable healthcare regulations
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team
Schedule & Work Model
- Hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Hybrid: Opportunity to work remotely 1 day per week
Benefits
At Mass General Brigham, employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement and savings programs
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program and counseling resources
- Child and dependent care support
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee perks
Compensation
Starting pay is $22/hour, with the opportunity for a higher rate based on your individual experience and qualifications.
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Pay Range
$19.37 - $27.71/Hourly
Grade
4
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Why work here?
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About Us?
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