Jobs › Fitchburg, MA › Front Desk Receptionist - Optometry Community Health Connections Front Desk Receptionist - Optometry Fitchburg, MA Apply Pay or shift range: $18.50 USD to $22.75 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons. Description

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We are a Non-Profit Federally Qualified Healthcare Center located in Central Massachusetts. Our company opened in February 2002 in response to a Community Needs Assessment that identified a need for medical service for the underserved members of our community. We strive to provide compassionate care regardless of income or insurance status to everyone who walks through our doors, including low income, underinsured, uninsured, publicly housed, and homeless populations. CHC is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. At CHC, we strive for a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are proud to be able to serve our community! If you are passionate about the work we do here, we would love to hear from you! Under the general supervision of the Medical Office Supervisor, the Front Desk Receptionist manages the arrival and departure of patients seeking services at Community Health Connections Optometry department. The responsibilities of the Front Desk Receptionist include receiving patients, updating patient information, printing an encounter form, booking appointments, cash reconciliation, and cross covering other medical departments as needed.

Responsibilities include:

Receives and directs incoming patients. Reviews and updates patient information related to demographics and insurance. Follows established health center protocol for the check-in, encounter form production, and check-out. Assists walk-in patients with obtaining appointments and/or picking up prescriptions or completed forms. Places reminder calls to patients with upcoming appointments Follows established health center protocol for daily cash reconciliation. Schedules walk-in appointments, in collaboration with the Nurse of the Day Schedules patient appointments according to established protocol Provides coverage to Medical Records as needed. Managing patient care is a team effort that involves clinical and non-clinical staff interacting with patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required, Associate Degree in secretarial science or equivalent preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus 1-year similar work experience or in a medical office environment preferred Computer skills for accurate data entry Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred. Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills. Demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in English. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, high telephone call volume office environment.

Benefits:

401k Generous vacation and personal time for eligible employees Sick time Medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% paid Life insurance/AD&D 100% paid Long-Term disability. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discounts on travel and entertainment! Discounts on cell phone service, computer purchases, and more! College Tuition Rewards/CMEs Company Events & Activities (Annual cookout and holiday party, health and wellness events," Lunch & Learn's", team building, and more!) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) EyeMed Vision Care Program Accident & Cancer Insurance Educational development reimbursement Discounts on - gym membership, travel & entertainment tickets, electronics, and more! Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor. Active Filters Front Desk Receptionist - Optometry Fitchburg, MA Clear All Apply