Practice Assistant Senior - Thoracic Surgery
Mass General Brigham · Boston-MA
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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 the Thoracic Surgery team at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in a key role coordinating the surgical journey for patients and supporting an assigned group of Thoracic Surgery faculty. This position is focused specifically on surgical scheduling and preoperative coordination, making it a great opportunity for an experienced administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Qualifications
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate surgeries and all required preoperative testing for an assigned group of Thoracic Surgery faculty.
- Manage operative scheduling through Epic, working closely with surgeons and the OR to coordinate timing, availability, and special equipment needs.
- Guide patients through the preoperative process, clearly communicating testing requirements, surgery-day instructions, admissions, and next steps.
- Schedule pre-admission appointments, radiology, laboratory testing, and other required preoperative testing.
- Coordinate patient testing requested by attending physicians and serve as a liaison between patients, clinical teams, hospital departments, and outside institutions.
- Arrange outside hospital transfers and admissions to the Thoracic Surgery Service.
- Review and maintain surgical schedules using Epic and Snapboard, making updates as needed.
- Coordinate necessary pre-certifications and authorizations for surgeries and ordered testing.
- Ensure outside testing, records, and clinical information are appropriately coordinated and available to the surgical team.
- Monitor Surgical Scheduling voicemail and return patient calls within one business day.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
What We’re Looking For
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 3–5 years of office experience required
- Previous healthcare experience is strongly preferred, particularly experience involving surgical scheduling, clinical coordination, or another patient-facing healthcare environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional, patient-centered approach.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to proofread and edit written communications.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work effectively with physicians, clinical teams, patients, hospital departments, and outside organizations.
Schedule & Work Arrangement
- Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Onsite during training
- Opportunity to work remotely one day per week after training
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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