Bilingual Medical Receptionist - Primary Care | Full-Time

The Staff Pad • Lawrence, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a leading healthcare organization in Lawrence, MA and we are seeking a full-time Receptionist to support a Primary Care and Community Geriatrics practice. This role is an integral part of the healthcare team and is responsible for providing a welcoming patient experience while supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of the practice.

Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish is required
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Professional, welcoming, and patient-focused approach
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information appropriately
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling patient information and documentation
• Ability to remain calm and professional when assisting patients

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare, medical office, or receptionist experience preferred
• Experience with an electronic medical record system, preferably Athena, is a plus

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, visitors, and business representatives and direct them to the appropriate team member
• Answer incoming calls, respond to routine inquiries, and route calls as appropriate
• Take messages and forward calls to voicemail or the appropriate staff member
• Monitor staff locations to help facilitate smooth communication and clinic operations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming waiting room
• Support patients experiencing concerns or disruptive behaviors using active listening and de-escalation techniques, escalating issues to the appropriate clinical leadership when necessary
• Provide intake services for new and established patients and direct them to the appropriate healthcare team member
• Assist patients with intake documentation and other required paperwork
• Schedule, coordinate, and manage patient appointments, including recalls and follow-up visits
• Answer routine patient questions and assist patients in accessing appropriate healthcare or community services
• Maintain and update electronic patient records in the Athena EMR
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the healthcare team, including preparing reports, letters, notices, and scanning documents
• File, organize, and archive patient records to ensure information can be located and retrieved efficiently
• Enter and maintain accurate patient information in the electronic medical record
• Help ensure the smooth operation of the reception and administrative areas
• Identify barriers to providing quality service and proactively communicate potential solutions
• Support patients, colleagues, visitors, and community partners in accessing the information and services they need
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Full-time position within a collaborative primary care and community geriatrics environment
• Opportunity to work as an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Patient-centered workplace focused on quality care and positive patient experiences
• Supportive environment that values teamwork, communication, and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed