Practice Secretary

NeighborHealth; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

401(K) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending and Transportation 1

Paid Holidays, Vacations, Sick, and/or

Personal Time

Generous Staff Development Benefit

Excellent Malpractice Coverage

Free Parking

Job summary

NeighborHealth is seeking a dedicated Practice Secretary/Receptionist for the Family Medicine department in Boston. The role focuses on providing administrative support, welcoming patients, and ensuring smooth daily operations.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, at least one year in a medical office, and bilingual Spanish skills. You will schedule appointments, manage records, and assist staff with various tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least one year in a medical office setting.
• Demonstrated personal computer skills in a Windows environment; Medical Terminology preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish skills required.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients and staff professionally and respectfully.
• Provides excellent customer service and makes patients feel welcome.
• Checks out patients in the computer and schedules follow-up or X-file appointments.
• Prepares charts and handles opening/closing procedures.
• Uses computer to schedule, cancel, and confirm appointments and communicate via email or staff message.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows environment

Job description

## Practice SecretaryApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: East Bostontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: 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 requiredBenefits:* 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 MOREStarting 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 [e-mail] or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request**Federal Trade Commission Statement:** According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps.” Job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.**E-Verify Program Participation Statement:**NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.### About UsThere’s a reason NeighborHealth (formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center) is ranked as one of the **"Top Places to Work"** by The Boston Globe. It's because we're committed to maintaining a supportive and welcoming environment — for both our employees and our patients — that reflects our mission and culture. We are proud to offer benefits that support you inside and outside of work.We strive to offer a variety of schedules, a diverse and inclusive workforce, and a patient-driven purpose that supports our local community. Additionally, we utilize our Education & Training Institute as a resource for our large employee workforce who seek to broaden their skill base and advance their careers. We hope you consider joining our team!