HR Receptionist - 40 hours, Days
- Days
How this pay compares
This posting states $16.24–$29.23 an hour. Open medical receptionist jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $22.11 an hour, the middle half $20.32–$23.47, across 36 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Medical receptionists employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $21.09 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
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Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Hiring Range
$16.24 - $29.23
(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).
Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details
Monday through Friday, Weekends - No Weekends Required
Scheduled Hours
8a-430p
Shift
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours
40
Cost Center
99940 - 6165 HR Talent Acquistion
This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Serves as the initial contact for the department greeting visitors, employees, vendors and students while also responding to multiple phone extensions and providing basic secretarial duties in accordance with specific instructions and established work procedures. Works collaboratively with other departments to ensure employee satisfaction through efficient and timely resolutions.
Position requires 5 days on-site at main HR offices at 67 Millbrook Street, Worcester, MA
I. Major Responsibilities
- Greets and offers assistance to visitors, employees, vendors and students in a friendly, courteous and positive manner.
- Provides directions, maps, and/or assistance to areas on site. May escort visitors to their destination.
- Works collaboratively with other departments to ensure employee safety and satisfaction.
- Distributes mail, faxes and other internal/external communication as needed throughout the day.
- Directs phone calls or visitors to appropriate persons. Provides basic information as necessary to callers or visitors. Maintains department calendars as necessary.
- May utilize personal computers or remote data terminals to post, check or obtain basic information.
- May manage supply orders for the department.
- Assists with projects and other administrative tasks as needed.
II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required
- High School graduate or equivalent.
Experience/Skills:
Required
- 1-2 years of related office/clerical/administrative support experience.
- Must have familiarity with office procedures.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Familiarity with multi-line phone systems.
Preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Preferred:
Prior experience in an HR setting
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
Department-specific competencies, including age-specific competencies and their measurements, will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.
III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
From UMass Memorial Health's job posting, checked Nov 1, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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