Clerical Associate at East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Corporation in East Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

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Time Type:

Full time

Department:

Emergency Department

All Locations:

East Boston

Description:

The Clerical Associate works together with other staff in the department promote a positive atmosphere that enhances efficient workflow through good teamwork. The Clerical Associate performs a wide variety of clerical and reception activities that support the delivery of services to patients/staff of the Specialty Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answers phones in a courteous and professional manner, using the four part greeting, which includes name, and department title.Screens and redirects calls appropriately.


• Composes and types detailed and accurate messages using staff messaging system, and the Telephone Encounter. Calls patients as requested by a practice staff person. Manages both specialty appointment reminders and appointment recall system (wait list). Reviews emails received on a daily basis.


• Uses computer to schedule, cancel, and confirm appointments; to requests records, to pull up and print information, and to communicate by e-mail. Maintains the practice files.


• Interacts with patients or other staff in a professional manner, and recognizes 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.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.


• At least six (6) months in customer service or an office.


• Demonstrated telephone skills (i.e. call screening, message taking and giving), in a professional manner.


• Familiarity with use of personal computer in a Windows environment.


• Bilingual skills (Demographic level) preferred.

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