Clinic​/Practice Assistant, Physiatry

Clinic/Practice Assistant

Site:
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

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Job Summary

Are you a highly organized, patient-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment? Join our Physiatry team as a Clinic/Practice Assistant and play an important role in creating a smooth, welcoming experience for patients, providers, and care teams.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.; 40 hours per week.

About the Role:

In this role, you will support the day-to-day operations of a busy clinical practice by performing a variety of administrative and clerical responsibilities. You will help keep schedules moving, assist patients with appointments and check-in/check-out needs, coordinate records and documentation, and serve as a key point of contact for patients and internal teams.

What You'll Do:

• Make and maintain patient appointments while helping ensure schedules are accurate and efficient.
• Greet and assist patients, creating a positive and professional first impression.
• Answer phone calls, respond to routine inquiries, take messages, and help patients navigate appointment needs.
• Support check-in and check-out processes and assist with administrative needs related to patient visits.
• File, scan, print, fax, and organize documents related to patient care and practice operations.
• Process billing forms, co-payments when required, and documentation for the medical record.
• Request patient medical records, laboratory results, and other information needed by the care team.
• Open and distribute mail or faxes and type forms, records, schedules, memos, and other materials as directed.
• Assist with messages related to prior authorizations, provider questions, prescription refills, and test results.
• Serve as a resource for scheduling, registration, and billing systems, including providing support or training to others as needed.
• Perform more complex or specialized functions, such as surgical scheduling or schedule changes, as appropriate for the department.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of office experience required.
• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general office operations, including filing, copying, scanning, printing, and faxing.
• Strong phone skills with the ability to manage routine and non-routine calls professionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including composing and editing emails, memos, and letters.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow established protocols, and work effectively within clinical systems.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative care environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on the patient experience. We're looking for a dependable, detail-oriented professional who is energized by helping a clinical practice run smoothly across two locations. This role requires the ability to travel between our Portsmouth and Somersworth, NH offices.

Remote Type:
Onsite

Work Location:

67 Corporate Drive

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Employee Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $17.71 - $24.94/Hourly

EEO Statement:

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