Assistant jobs in United States
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Practice Assistant
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Posted: 10/19/2026Billing Assistant
Republic Services
Posted: 10/19/2026Billing Assistant
Republic Services
Posted: 10/19/2026Technical Assistant
Brown & Brown Insurance
Posted: 10/19/2026Case Assistant
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP
Posted: 10/19/2026Assistant Environmental Specialist – Level 3
GAI Consultants, Inc.
Posted: 10/19/2026Service Assistant
URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)
Posted: 10/19/2026Library Assistant, Access Services
Cornell University
Posted: 10/19/2026Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA
Tutera Senior Living and Health Care
Posted: 10/19/2026Staff Assistant
Cayuse Holdings
Posted: 10/19/2026Construction Assistant
Gorman & Company
Posted: 10/19/2026Assistant Construction Superintendent – Maritime Lofts
Gorman & Company
Posted: 10/19/2026Assistant Dive Coach
The College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin
Posted: 10/19/2026Practice Assistant – Co-op
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Posted: 10/19/2026Certified Nursing Assistant, Brain Injury
Vinfen
Posted: 10/19/2026Admissions Assistant
New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Posted: 10/19/2026Buying Assistant
REVOLVE
Posted: 10/17/2026Surgical Assistant
Paradigm Oral Health
Posted: 10/17/2026Registered Dental Assistant – Oral Surgery
Paradigm Oral Health
Posted: 10/17/2026Surgical Assistant – Oral Surgery
Paradigm Oral Health
Posted: 10/17/2026
Practice Assistant
Beth Israel Lahey HealthCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong patient service skills, effective communication, and proficiency in computer systems for patient registration and scheduling. Capable of maintaining confidentiality and managing patient flow in a healthcare setting.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Report to the Practice Manager or Ambulatory Practice Coordinator, with input from assigned physicians, nurses, or other healthcare providers
- Deliver high-quality service to patients and contribute to smooth practice operations
- Greet patients and visitors courteously while maintaining service, respect, and privacy
- Serve as a central communication source in patient care and respond to patients and callers
- Diffuse challenging situations and collect complete, accurate information
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Perform check-in, registration, scheduling, and demographic verification
- Use computer systems to register patients and maintain accurate demographic and fiscal data
- Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments to accommodate patient and provider needs
- Obtain and enter referrals and collect co-pays
- Monitor patient and visitor entry and exit and facilitate timely patient flow
- Resolve patient-flow issues and act as liaison between patients, practice staff, and other areas
- Maintain a clean, welcoming reception area, signage, and displayed information
- Monitor audio or visual programming and volume levels
- Contact appropriate departments for repairs or services and follow through
- Ensure Spanish translation services are provided for Spanish-speaking patients and employees when needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School diploma or GED required
- Certificate 1 preferred: Medical Admin Assistant Cert
- 1–3 years related work experience required
- Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications, which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English
- Ability to comprehend and converse in English
- Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies
- Ability to interact respectfully with employees, professional staff and external contacts
- Ability to provide high-level customer service using active listening and problem-solving skills
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to perform sedentary work, occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds of force, with occasional walking and standing
- Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment
- Potential additional pay through shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, and overtime pay, as applicable
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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