What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic/Practice Assistant, Vascular Surgery position at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital?
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Job Summary
Schedule and Location
This is a full-time, 40-hour position, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The primary location is 10 Members Way in Dover, NH, with 2 to 3 days per week of cross-coverage at our Portsmouth, NH practice located at 67 Corporate Drive.
About Our Vascular Surgery Practice
Wentworth Health Partners Cardiovascular Group provides expert vascular care from fellowship-trained, board-certified specialists who work closely with experienced physicians, nurses, technologists, and clinicians at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. Our team treats all aspects of vascular health using both minimally invasive and traditional surgical options, supported by advanced imaging and modern endovascular technology.
Why This Role Matters
Clinic/Practice Assistants are essential to the patient experience and the daily flow of our community-based physician practices. In this highly visible role, you will serve as a key point of contact for patients, families, providers, and care team members—helping ensure patients feel welcomed, informed, and supported throughout their visit.
What You’ll Do
- Greet and assist patients, creating a warm and professional first impression.
- Support patient check-in and check-out, appointment scheduling, and appointment record maintenance.
- Answer incoming calls, assist with routine inquiries, take accurate messages, and route calls appropriately.
- Process referrals, diagnostic orders, lab orders, billing forms, and documentation for the medical record.
- Monitor patient flow and waiting room activity to support an efficient and positive practice experience.
- Request patient medical records and laboratory test results as needed.
- Open and distribute mail and faxes, scan documents, file materials, and complete general clerical tasks.
- Assist with messages related to prior authorizations, provider questions, prescription refills, and test results.
- Support practice leadership, clinicians, and peers with day-to-day operational needs.
- Serve as a resource for scheduling, registration, and billing systems, including assisting or training others when appropriate.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Two to three years of office experience required.
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant preferred.
- Strong customer service skills and a professional, helpful communication style.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay organized in a fast-paced, high-volume outpatient setting.
- Comfort using office technology, phone systems, and standard office workflows including filing, copying, scanning, printing, and faxing.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to take complete and accurate messages.
- Medical terminology knowledge and referral coordination experience strongly preferred.
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Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Vascular Surgery practice and help shape a patient-centered support role within a collaborative specialty care team. If you enjoy helping patients, keeping details organized, and supporting clinicians in a busy outpatient environment, we encourage you to apply.
What We Offer
At Mass General Brigham, our employees are our most important resource. We are committed to ensuring employees have access to a benefits package that is comprehensive, contemporary, and highly competitive. We offer a full range of benefits that meet the needs of you and your family, including programs to support your health, financial well-being, and life.
Offerings include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- A robust retirement savings program
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition assistance and professional development support
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At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
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Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $18 - $25