Practice Secretary-3

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 our Careers Page . Time Type: Full time Department: South End Washington Primary Care All Locations: 1601 Washington Street Position Summary: A Practice Secretary performs a wide variety of clerical and reception activities that support the delivery of services to patients/staff of the department. A Practice Secretary utilizes excellent customer service to greet patients and others, and screen walk-ins to the practice.

Practice Secretaries report to a Clinical Coordinator. 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 “team work” through demonstration of self-direction and self-motivation. Solves problems independently or knows when to seek consultation.

Checks out patients in the computer prior to 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 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 e:mail 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 Compensation Range: $20/hr up to $30/hr based on relevant 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…

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