Bilingual Medical Receptionist - Primary Care | Full-Time

The Staff Pad is proud to partner witha leading healthcare organization in Lawrence, MA and we are seeking afull-time Receptionist to support a Primary Care and Community Geriatricspractice.

This role is an integral part of thehealthcare team and is responsible for providing a welcoming patient experiencewhile supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of the practice.

Schedule: Full-Time

WhatYou'll Do

KeyResponsibilities

• 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
  

WhatWe Are Looking For

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

WhatYou Can Expect

• 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
  

If youare a compassionate and organized professional who enjoys helping patients andsupporting a busy healthcare team, we encourage you to apply and join apractice committed to delivering a positive patient experience and qualitycare.