Practice Secretary-3
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About the job
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!
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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 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 HRrecruit@NeighborHealth.com 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.
From NeighborHealth (East Boston)'s job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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