Practice Secretary

## practice secretaryapplyremote type:
onsite locations:
east bostontime type:
full time posted on:
posted 3 days agojob requisition :
r0007322
** thank you for your interest in a career at neighborhealth, formerly east boston neighborhood health center!
** as one of the largest community health centers in the country, neighborhealth is proud to serve the greater boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities.whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly — every role at neighborhealth is vital.

Together, we’re advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!interested in this position? Apply online and create a personal candidate account!
** current employees of*
* ** neighborhealth**- please use our internal careers portal to apply for positions.to learn more about working at neighborhealth and our benefits, please visit out our careers page.
** time type:
** full time
** department:
** family medicine
** all locations:
** 20 maverick square – cradock building
** position summary:
** we are seeking a dedicated and customer-oriented receptionist to join our family medicine team. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the smooth operation of our office by providing administrative support and exceptional service to patients and staff.

Schedule:

monday - friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with evening/weekend/holiday rotation as needed.essential duties and responsibilities:
* interacts with patients or other staff in a professional and respectful manner, which reflects the needs and concerns of the individual. Consistently provides excellent customer service and makes patients feel welcome. Maintains a positive attitude. Uses communication devices appropriately.
* promotes a sense of “teamwork” through demonstration of self-direction and self-motivation. Solves problems independently or knows when to seek consultation.
* checks out patients in the computer before the end of each day and enters requested follow-up, referral, and/or x-file appointments upon check-out. Reviews after visit summary instructions with the patient as needed. Prints additional labels as needed.
* responsible for early am chart preparation and other opening/closing procedures.
* uses computer to schedule, cancel and confirm appointments, to request records, to pull up and print information, to manage x-file appointments and to communicate by email or staff message.qualifications and requirements:
* high school diploma or ged
* at least one year in a medical office setting
* demonstrated personal computer skills in a windows environment required. Medical terminology preferred
* bilingual spanish skills required benefits:
* medical, dental, and vision coverage
* life and disability insurance
* 401(k) retirement plan
* tuition reimbursement
* flexible spending and transportation accounts
* paid holidays, vacations, sick, and personal time
* generous staff development benefit
* excellent malpractice coverage
* pet insurance
* free parking
* and much mo restarting at $20.00, and up to $27.00 based on experience
** eeo & accommodation statement:
** neighborhealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to  or call  to let us know the nature of your…