MGH & BWH Center for Clinical Data Science

Department Coordinator, Joint Center- Newton - (3283570)

Description

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus $750.00 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

About Us

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is a comprehensive medical center located in Newton. We provide the services and expertise of a major medical facility with the convenience and personal attention of a community hospital. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, safe, efficient medical care to each of our patients.

We are a proud member of Mass General Brigham, a network founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Our affiliation allows us to provide our patients with access to the best community-based medicine and the most advanced specialty care in the world.

Our continued goal at Newton-Wellesley Medical Group is to meet our patients’ (and their families’!) health care needs and build long-term relationships that provides them with exceptional care and service.

The Team

The Kaplan Joint Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital (2014 Washington Street in Newton, MA) offers surgical and non-surgical treatments for patients with joint pain. Our joint reconstruction and replacement surgical procedures offer patients a better quality of life and relief from living in discomfort. We treat patients with conditions like degenerative joint disease, joint malalignment, ligament and tendon tears, and cartilage and labral injuries.

We have brought together a group of skilled orthopedic surgeons who are passionate about relieving patients’ joint pain and helping them live active, healthy lives. From a person’s diagnosis, recovery, long-term, and follow-up care, we are committed to supporting our patients and their families!

Schedule

We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Department Coordinator to be onsite Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm (shifts are staggered).

Role Overview

Department Coordinators play an integral part in the operations of our community-based physician practices. Dedicated to administrative support, these Coordinators serve as the gatekeepers of our practices and ensure that teams are delivering the highest quality experience, exceeding our patients' expectations.

• Leading up to the patient visit, Department Coordinators schedule all appointments, conduct reminder outreach, and obtain Prior Authorizations from insurances when needed for specific exams.
• During the patient's visit, the focus is check-in, which includes greeting patients, answering all of their questions, collecting co-payments, and assisting with any pre-visit paperwork/forms.
• At the conclusion of the visit, during check-out, Practice Coordinators are tasked with scheduling follow-up appointments, tests, and/or procedures.
• Other duties include fielding all incoming telephone calls and triaging appropriately, monitoring patient flow and waiting room activity, and providing general support to practice leadership, clinicians, and peers.

Qualifications

Qualifications

We are looking for well-rounded customer service professionals who can multi-task, prioritize, and thrive in a high-volume outpatient setting! When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant skills and competencies, but also positive attitudes, empathy, and genuine passion for this work. 

• High school graduate or equivalent with minimum two years medical office experience; Associate's Degree preferred.

EEO Statement Mass General Brigham 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.

Primary Location

: MA-Newton-NWH Main Campus

Work Locations

: 

NWH Main Campus 

2014 Washington Street 

Newton 02462

Job

: Administrative Support

Organization

: Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH)

Schedule

: Full-time

Standard Hours: 40

Shift

: Day Job

Employee Status

: Regular

Recruiting Department: NWH Joint Center

Job Posting

: Apr 1, 2024

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