Practice Assistant – Administrative (Medical Front Desk / Receptionist)

Sigma Systems, Inc.; Wayland (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Systems, Inc. is seeking a reliable Practice Assistant – Administrative to support the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) Primary Care practice in Wayland, MA.

The role focuses on medical front desk operations, patient scheduling, and Epic EHR usage, delivering excellent patient service in a on-site clinic setting. Ideal candidates will have prior medical office experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical office, primary care clinic, or urgent care setting.
• Hands-on experience using Epic EHR is required.
• Experience answering phones and scheduling patient appointments.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• On-site work in Wayland, MA during the scheduled shift.
• Must reside within approximately 30 minutes of Wayland, MA with reliable transportation.
• Separated from Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) for at least six months.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors at front desk in a professional manner.
• Answer incoming calls, respond to patient inquiries, and direct calls as needed.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage related requests.
• Use Epic EHR to support patient registration, scheduling, and administrative workflows.
• Maintain accurate patient information and support day-to-day clinic operations.
• Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Assist with general administrative and reception duties to ensure efficient clinic operations.

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Practice Assistant – Administrative (Medical Front Desk / Receptionist)

Location: Wayland, MA
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Work Arrangement: On-site
Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Client: Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) – Primary Care

Job Summary

Sigma, Inc. is seeking a reliable and customer-focused Practice Assistant – Administrative to support the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) Primary Care practice in Wayland, Massachusetts. This is an excellent opportunity for a medical administrative professional with experience in medical front desk operations, patient scheduling, and Epic electronic health records (EHR).

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in a medical office, clinic, or urgent care setting, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing outstanding patient service.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors professionally and provide a welcoming front desk experience.
• Answer incoming phone calls, respond to patient inquiries, and direct calls appropriately.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage scheduling-related requests.
• Use the Epic EHR system to support patient registration, scheduling, and administrative workflows.
• Maintain accurate patient information and support day-to-day medical office operations.
• Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Assist with general administrative and reception duties to ensure efficient clinic operations.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in a medical office, primary care clinic, or urgent care setting.
• Hands-on experience using Epic EHR is required.
• Experience answering phones and scheduling patient appointments.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Wayland, MA, during the scheduled shift.
• Must reside within approximately 30 minutes of Wayland, MA, and have reliable transportation.
• Candidates must have been separated from Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) for at least six months to be eligible for consideration.

Schedule and Contract Details

• Position: Practice Assistant – Administrative
• Location: Wayland, MA
• Contract: 3 months
• Shift: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Work Setting: On-site at BILH Primary Care