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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Teaching hospital delivering patient-centered medical care

Practice Assistant Co-op

Office Clerical & RecordsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
InternshipUnited States

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors, and fellow members of the hospital team when expected to interact with people or answer phones.

Responsibilities

  • Reference data from a database or computer system and document or communicate it as appropriate.
  • Collect specific information from patients and others.
  • Sort and distribute mail.
  • Sort and file records and files.
  • Scan and fax documents.
  • Copy and collate materials.
  • Pull records and files.
  • Input specific data in limited fields.
  • Clean out and organize storage areas and filing cabinets.
  • Pack files and document contents for long-term storage.
  • Provide backup phone coverage, answer calls politely and courteously, direct calls as appropriate, and answer basic, repetitive questions.

Desired Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Clerical experience.
  • Familiarity with alphabetical filing systems.
  • Familiarity with office equipment.

About the Company

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Teaching hospital delivering patient-centered medical care

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) serves as a teaching hospital in Boston affiliated with Harvard Medical School, offering a wide range of medical services across inpatient, emergency, outpatient, and urgent care. Its care model centers on delivering high-quality medical treatment to patients, supported by patient access initiatives like OpenNotes, which lets patients view clinicians’ notes online to improve understanding and engagement in their care. The hospital also supports education and research through its affiliation with Harvard, attracting funding for studies and training programs. BIDMC differentiates itself through its patient-centered approach, active patient engagement tools, and a broad network of urgent care centers and outpatient services that extend access to healthcare. The goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible, evidence-based medical care while advancing medical education and research.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$5.4M
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
1996

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