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Sr. Practice Assistant

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Waltham
52 2nd Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 15, 2026
Make a Meaningful Impact at the MGB Cancer Institute in Waltham Join our team at the Cancer Center in Waltham, where every role contributes to improving the lives of patients and families facing cancer. As part of our administrative team, you'll play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of a multidisciplinary oncology practice. You'll work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and support staff to ensure a seamless experience for patients-from check-in to follow-up. Essential Functions -Perform routine administrative and clerical duties relating to a busy clinic setting. Assist callers with routine inquiries and schedule appointments. Process patient billing forms and scan documents to patient medical record. -Acts as "Super User" for scheduling, registration and billing systems. Provides assistance and training to others in these areas. May perform more complex or specialized functions (i.e. surgical scheduling, schedule changes/blocking) at more advanced competency level. -May be required to accept co-payments. Handles, screens and/or takes messages related to prior authorizations, provider questions, prescription refills, and test results. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Experience -Office experience 3-5 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Strong technology and MS Office skills - Advanced Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Knowledge of office operations and standards and understanding of office procedures including filing, copying, scanning, printing and faxing. - Ability to use phone system and manage more non-routine phone calls and solve routine issues as appropriate. - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience and talking to others to convey information effectively. - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents, to correspond and communicate with others clearly and effectively (including composing/editing e-mail, memos and letters), and to take complete and accurate messages. - Managing one's own time and the time of others. - Well organized and good time management skills to manage multiple tasks effectively, follow established protocols, and work within systems. - Ability to proofread and edit written documents. The General Hospital Corporation 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.