Unit Secretary - Per Diem, SKH
Since 1985, BHCHP’s mission has been to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in greater Boston. Over 12,000 homeless individuals are cared for by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program each year. We are committed to ensuring that every one of these individuals has access to comprehensive health care, from preventative dental care to cancer treatment. Our clinicians, case managers, and behavioral health professionals work in more than 60 locations to serve some of our community’s most vulnerable—and most resilient—citizens. From our earliest days as a program, we have always sought to do work that is transformational: recognizing our shared humanity; centering dignity, compassion, mutual respect and supporting the right of every individual to access the highest levels of health care and every staff member to reach their fullest potential. We continue to be committed to building bridges and breaking down barriers, including systemic racism which harms us all. We provide community-based health care services that are compassionate, dignified, and culturally appropriate, incorporating social determinants of health, with the goal of breaking down the physical and systemic barriers that our patients face. Bilingual, Bicultural, LGBTQIA identifying, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are encouraged to apply . To learn more about working at BHCHP, watch our video Please Click Here . Job Summary:
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is looking for a per diem Unit Secretary to fill in for open shifts and provide phone coverage and support services which are essential to the overall functioning of our respite programs. This position is crucial to assuring the continuity of patient care, providing an essential link for communication involving all departments including transportation. Hours: Per diem, as needed, 7:30am- 4:00pm Responsibilities:
- Phone coverage and triage of calls
- Act as link between sites
- Scheduling and recording appointments
- Facilitate transportation
- Transcribe information
- Enter information into the Stacy Kirkpatrick House database
- Collect, collate and enter data
- Interface with patients and administrative staff and act as a member of the team of caregivers
- Medical terminology
- Strong computer skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficient reading and writing skills
- Customer service skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum one year experience in a clinical setting
- Secretarial training a plus
- Bilingual a plus
- Availability for occasional other shifts preferred
- The compensation is $22.00 per hour.
Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, BHCHP pledges not to discriminate against and encourages those from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds to apply, particularly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA identifying, first generation college students and adults without a college degree, Bilingual and Bicultural persons; and individuals from low economic backgrounds.
Covid-19 Vaccination: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is optional for employment. Candidates who are offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination if they choose to.
Please Note: Employment at Boston Health Care for the Homeless is at-will. Boston Health Care for the Homeless does not sponsor work authorization visas.
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