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The Greater Fall River Hot Jobs List – June 15, 2018
Here are the Hot Jobs in the Greater Fall River area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of June 15, 2018. If the job has a number in its title, you can find more information by going to the Massachusetts Job Quest web site. Click the right arrow to browse the next job. Want your job listed here? Contact leo@newbedfordguide.com.
InStore Personal Banker – Citizens Bank
InStore Universal Bankers value strong relationships and find great satisfaction in helping others while offering sound advice. The dynamic and high-traffic environment of the InStore branch provides maximum opportunity for customer-centric, motivated and confident advisors like you to connect with customers and build a pipeline of new business for Citizens Bank. You’ll make the most of every opportunity to be successful as a self-starter and “people person”.
A Day in the Life of an InStore Universal Banker:
• Engage with InStore customers to build and deepen relationships by uncovering financial needs and recommending appropriate banking products, services and solutions
• Identify new banking customers; grow relationships with existing customers through social interactions within the store along with outbound calls
• Open new accounts and perform teller transactions to meet the needs of the customer
• Comply with all policies, procedures and regulatory banking requirements
• Resolve customer service issues; support banking convenience for customers by sharing and setting up self-service options
• Partner with your InStore branch team and specialists to connect customers to experts who can help with specialized financial needs
• Adapt, as needed, to meet the ever-changing financial needs of our customers and the communities where we do business
• Bring a positive energy and confidence to Citizens Bank and its customers every day
• Present a professional appearance as the face of Citizens
What can we offer you?
• Strong recognition and incentive programs based on your achievements
• Training, strategies and tools to support your personal growth and the development of strong customer relationships
• Career growth opportunities in Retail, Business Banking or Wealth Management, including, but not limited to, Small Business Relationship Banker, Licensed Relationship Banker and Branch Manager based on success in this front-line role
• Collaborative workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
• Exceptional benefits such as Medical & Dental, along with a 401K with corporate match
Qualifications:
• High School degree or GED required
• Minimum of 1 year cash handling experience strongly preferred
• 2 years of sales and customer service experience
• Strong listening and customer service skills
• Ability to effectively ask questions and identify needs to enhance the customer relationship
• Commitment to building relationships through phone engagements
• Ability to problem solve and provide solutions to customer issues
• Ability to strengthen relationships with teammates, business partners and specialists through collaboration
• Self-motivated, confident, and ability to multitask effectively
• Ability to work InStore branch hours, which include weekends and evenings
If selected, candidates must meet and comply with all requirements set forth in the SAFE Act, including, but not limited to successful completion of the required background checks and obtaining a Unique Identifier from the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS).
Why Work with Us?
At Citizens, you’ll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth.
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
Billing & Accounts Receivable – Center for Sight
$32,000 – $36,000 a year
This position involves accurately entering all insurance payments and follow-up on insurance claims. Duties and Responsibilities include Posting insurance payments, reconciling day sheet and payment reports, printing and mailing secondary claims, Follow up on all rejected or incorrectly processed Medicare claims, charge entry for surgical services, responding to patient inquiries, and other duties as assigned by the billing manager.
Minimum Education/Experience:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2 years experience in medical billing / Accounts Receivable
• Must be computer literate
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to perform simple mathematical computations
• Well -organized, self motivated, with the ability to prioritize.
• Strong understanding of insurance filing procedures and referral processing.
Experience:
• Accounts Receivable: 2 years
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
Phlebo/Speciman Processor – Steward Health Care
Accession bench responsibilities include collecting and receiving specimens in the LIS, processing and delivering specimens to the proper department(s). Answering the phone and directing inquiries to the proper personnel. Phlebotomy responsibilities include collecting and transporting blood and urine samples to the lab in a timely manner. Interfaces with patients and health care providers to provide phlebotomy services in a timely organized manner.
Minimum Education Requirements: High school graduate or equivalent. Phlebotomy certificate from accredited program preferred.
Minimum Work Experience: Zero to one year experience
Other skills and abilities: Maintains effective communication skills across the entire customer base. Must be able to adapt and work in a collaborative fashion with all hospital departments and customers.
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
Social Insurance Specialist (Bilingual Claims Specialist)(Spanish) – U.S. Federal Government
$36,899 – $59,417
This position is located in the Fall River at 400 North Main Street, Fall River, MA. This position is being filled on a full-time, permanent basis. Additional selections may be made within six months from the closing date of this announcement. This is a career-ladder position leading to the GS-11 grade level.
Responsibilities:
Claims Specialists conduct interviews with the public to obtain, clarify, and verify information about initial and continuing eligibility for retirement, survivors, disability, health insurance benefits, and eligibility for supplemental security income including State supplements. In addition, they resolve discrepancies, clarify issues and make final decisions for initial and post-entitlement for benefits and payments; adjudicate and authorize entitlement or disallowance actions at all levels of difficulty and complexity under programs administered by SSA.
Once selected for the Claims Specialist position in SSA, you will contribute to the Agency’s mission through direct and personal service to the public. This includes speaking with beneficiaries about their rights under the Social Security laws, gathering facts and evidence to establish eligibility for benefits, making critical decisions to determine the amount of benefits paid to individuals, and using state-of-the-art computer technology to access and update information about claims.
Job family (Series): 0105 Social Insurance Administration
Requirements:
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• Background and/or security investigation required
• Job offers are contingent on background / security investigation results
• Selectees are required to serve a 1 year probationary period
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Complete bilingual ability in both in English and Spanish
Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. If you are using experience to qualify, you must have:
GS-5 : Three years of general experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the federal service that demonstrates the ability to 1) analyze problems, identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; 2) plan and organize work; 3) communicate effectively orally and in writing; and 4) use online technology and automation tools. Examples of qualifying experience include analyzing, explaining, applying or interpreting laws, rules, regulation or policies.
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
Receptionist – Genesis Healthcare
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Receptionist is responsible for operation of the switchboard and paging system. He/she answers all incoming calls, redirecting them as needed. The Receptionist greets visitors and gives directions to customers, visitors and guests, and supports clerical activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Receives and directs incoming calls in a professional and courteous manner.
2. Prepares timecards and distributes them to appropriate departments;
3. Arranges conferences, appointments, and travel reservations;
4. Orders supplies in accordance with procedures and budget allocations;
5. Compiles reports and types general or technical material;
6. Maintains current list of customers by name and room number, list of telephone numbers for all personnel, list of department extensions, names of key personnel and their extension numbers, physician kardex, and mail cards;
7. Coordinates outgoing and incoming mail to center;
8. Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals needs and rights;
9. Performs other duties as requested.
1. High school degree or equivalent with college/business school coursework preferred.
2. Experience with medical terminology is preferred.
3. Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
Medical Receptionist/Front Desk – Olivier Group Wellness Center (Dartmouth)
Part-time
Experience Required:
• High school diploma/GED required
• 1+ years’ experience in medical assisting or administration preferred
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks based on importance
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Responsibilities:
• Greet patients upon arrival, sign them in and obtain insurance information and any other necessary data
• Answer multi-line phones and either direct the caller to the appropriate party or handle the caller’s needs yourself
• Provide patients with intake and new patient forms as well as copies of our office policies and legally required documents
• Process payments from patients for co-pays and uninsured visits
• Schedule appointments for new and recurring patients
• Screen voicemail and email and direct messages to providers
• Maintain hard copy patient records as well as the files stored in our EHR
• Attend to cleanliness of waiting room
• Provide patients with support and guidance as needed
Experience: Medical assisting: 1 year
Please submit your resume to Eryn.Gordon@officeteam.com for immediate consideration.
Want to know more? Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
Pharmacy Technician-in-Training – Rite Aid
Part-time
SUMMARY
As a Pharmacy Technician in Training, you are a vital part of our wellness store team responsible for assisting the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager in serving our customers/patients and maintaining the Pharmacy department. In order to be able to properly serve our patients and to assist the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager it is essential that you become properly certified to assume the position of a certified Pharmacy Technician. The role of community pharmacies in the health care industry continues to evolve as does the role of the Pharmacy Technician.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:
• Successfully complete the Rite Aid Pharmacy Technician Training & Certification Program. This on-the-job program is designed and provided by Rite Aid Pharmacy. You are expected to successfully complete the program within 6 months of your date of hire or promotion into the Pharmacy Technician in Training position. Successful completion of the Program is defined as completing: all Computer Based Training (CBTs), Workbook exercises, classroom sessions and obtaining a passing grade on the Final Competency Exam.
• Perform all functions and duties of a Pharmacy Service Representative to ensure prompt service in the Pharmacy Department.
• Perform computer entry of prescription information including but not limited to: patient search, prescriber search, drug selection, prescription interpretation & entry, insurance billing and basic problem resolution.
• Accept customer and prescription information required to process new and refill prescriptions, including refill authorization from doctor offices where permitted by state law.
• Retrieve the appropriate medication from inventory where permitted by state law.
• Create prescription labels and put them on prescription containers where permitted by state law.
• Place medication into prescription containers where permitted by state law.
• Complete paperwork related to filling prescriptions and input customer and prescription data into the computer system where permitted by law.
• Assist with maintaining the Pharmacy department by keeping it clean and in order.
• Assist in inventory management processes including: order review, inventory returns, restocking shelves, and physical inventory preparation.
• Administer Rite Aid programs including: FlavoRx, Living More, etc.
• Reconstitute oral liquids where permitted by state law.
This position requires the following licenses and/or certifications:
• Pharmacy Technician certification where required by state law.
• Rite Aid Technician Training Program certification in all modules, job class/codes up to and including “Pharmacy Technician”.
• Successful achievement of Rite Aid’s Pharmacy Technician Certification.
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), plus 600 practical hours working in retail and/or pharmacy operations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
Server – Friendly’s Ice Cream
$11 – $20 an hour – Full-time, Part-time
We are looking for new servers to join the team of one of our area Friendly’s Ice Cream locations! We will provide on the job training relating to product preparation/presentation, food safety, and customer service. Ideal candidates have a flexible availability, including nights and weekends, and a willingness to learn about the Friendly’s brand.
The Friendly’s brand is a local favorite for families and friends to enjoy great food and ice cream. Come join our team and help us create memories with our employees and guests!
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
Pain Management Secretary – Steward Health Care
Responsibilities:
• Checking out patients
• Interacting with patients
• Working with multiple scheduling/registration programs.
• Perform other general office duties.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associates degree in Secretarial Science preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years medical office/front desk scheduling experience required
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be organized and pay attention to details and work in a very fast pace environment.
• Physician office experience preferred
• Must have reliable transportation to work at multiple sites and day shifts.
• Portuguese or Spanish speaking a plus.
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
College Counselor – Bishop Connolly High School
Job Type: Full-time
Qualifications include:
• B.A./B.S. required
• Experience working with youth and education
• Commitment to the Mission of Catholic Education
• Strong professional collaborative skills
• Strong communication and reading/writing skills
Required education:
• Bachelor’s
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
Accounts Payable Clerk – Raw Seafoods, Inc.
$20 an hour
Raw Seafoods is a family owned and operated company dedicated to providing our customers with exceptional quality products and service. 2018 marks the 20th year of this existence. We have seen dynamic growth over the last several years and we expect this to continue. We currently have a position open in our Finance Department for an Accounts Payable Clerk. The principals that guide us each day are simple:
• Because the customer has a need, we have a job to do
• Because the customer has urgency, we must be quick
• Because the customer is unique, we must be flexible
• Because the customer has high expectations, we must excel
• Because of the customer, we exist
Accounts Payable Job Description:
• Timely and accurate processing of a large volume of vendor invoices
• Efficiently resolve discrepancies with receiving and pricing, both internally and with Vendor
• Pull invoices for weekly check run.
• Respond to vendors concerning payment status.
• Maintain the Vendor Master files.
• File paid invoices in back room.
• Print invoices and AWB’s off of airline websites and enter info onto excel sheet.
• Match up receipts to credit card bills.
• Stamp mail, (checks).
Miscellaneous Assignments:
• Monitor postage meter and add postage when necessary.
• Assist with answering phones – when needed.
• Various projects as assigned by the Controller.
Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities):
• 2-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable
• Associate’s Degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated experience and general knowledge of general accounting principles
• Intermediate experience working with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel
• Strong attention to detail, ability to maintain focus with intermittent distractions
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Professionalism and mature sense of accountability
• Team oriented person who can focus on the details
• Problem Resolution
• Able to work Independently
• Must be solution oriented and possess a ‘team work’ attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, learn quickly and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing
Benefits:
• 2 weeks vacation after 90 days.
• Will earn sick time under the MA paid sick leave, 1 hour per every 30 worked, up to the limit of 40 hours in a calendar year.
• After 30 days of employment, will be eligible to participate in the company’s group health insurance.
• 6 paid company holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Qualify for the company 401K Safe Harbor, after 1 year of employment, with a match of up to 4% of gross earnings.
Experience: Accounts Payable: 2 years
Education: Associate
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
Wastewater Operator – City of Fall River
Description:
The Wastewater Operator I operates and maintains sludge, de-watering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in industrial facility to purify water to meet customer specifications.
Qualifications:
– Must have a minimum MA Grade II Wastewater Operators License a plus.
– Wastewater Experience/Classroom Training a plus. Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
– Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
– Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.
– Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
– Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling
equipment.
– Must demonstrate a working aResponsibility of a Sales and Service Associate includes:bility to use computer programs for process control.
– Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
– Must be able to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site.
– Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
– At this time only local candidates will be considered.
Job Level: Non-Management – Education Level A levels / GED / High School Diploma / NCEA level 3 / Leaving Certificate
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
Service Coordinator – People, Incorporated
Are you looking to make a difference in a child’s life? Are you looking for a position that will impact a child and their family? Your skills could just be what we are looking for.
People, Incorporated is a human service agency serving the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community. Let People, Incorporated be Your Path to Opportunity.
The Early Intervention program of People, Incorporated is looking for a full-time Service Coordinator who works in a supportive, team environment, while providing premier services to Children ages birth to 3 years with developmental delays and to their families/caregivers. This position performs home visits, screenings, assessments and educational group activities in their natural environment within a family centered, community based program.
Minimum requirements include a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education, Nursing or a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health. Experience working with children required. Spanish or Portuguese speaking individuals encouraged to apply. A valid driver’s license as well as a qualifying criminal background check and motor vehicle record are required.
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE, NO HOLIDAYS OR WEEKENDS. Let People, Incorporated be Your Path to Opportunity!
WHAT CAN PEOPLE INCORPORATED OFFER YOU?
• Flexible Schedule
• Make Your Own Hours
• Paid Holidays
• No Weekends
• Competitive Benefits
• 403B
• Generous Time Off
• Work and Family Life Balance
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
Treatment Coordinator – South Bay Community Services (Swansea)
This is your opportunity to make an impact in the lives of families in communities in Swansea that need the most help! South Bay Community Services is a community-based organization seeking a self-motivated professional who is committed to helping children and families throughout New England. We are looking for a Treatment Coordinator to join our team!
Role of Treatment Coordinator:
• Responsible for coordinating treatment for all clients admitted to the Day Treatment Programs.
• Must have prior background facilitating groups in a recovery-based setting.
• Prior experience working with substance abuse/dual diagnosis cases required.
Educational and Licensing Requirement of a Treatment Coordinator:
• Social Worker: BSW from accredited educational institution
• Allied Health Professional: Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited educational institution and 2 years’ experience in Multidisciplinary Mental Health
• Associates Degree in Human Services with 4 years’ experience
• Drug test required
Duties and Responsibilities of a Treatment Coordinator:
• Conduct therapeutic groups for all clients in Day Services Programs, following established group curriculum and developing new curriculum as needed
• Engage clients in the Program through outreach visits, monitoring of individual schedules, team and individual meetings to ensure appropriate treatment compliance (80 percent or better)
• Develop new collaborative relationships with community providers
• Assess client needs and refer to other providers as needed
• Provide crisis management within the Program
• Consult with Group Facilitators regarding the progress of assigned clients
• Attend treatment planning meetings and UR/MDT as needed
• Participate in supervision and in-service trainings as required
• Conduct in-house as well as community outreach sessions with clients and relevant collaterals to establish linkages with care providers in order to ensure continuity of care (minimum of 3 per week)
• Adhere to all ethical and best practices in a professional manner
• Manage quality improvement goals by tracking client progress from date of admission
• Transport clients to and from program as needed and renew all transportation requests
• Other duties as required
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
Apparel Customer Assistance Associate – Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores
Job Description:
The Apparel Customer Assistance Associate is responsible for enhancing the experience of customers and driving sales by providing proactive sales assistance ands support to customers for Sears Apparel in Ready to Wear, Men’s Fashions, Kid’s Fashions, Baby Hardlines and Home Fashions in-store by maintaining merchandise standards, ensuring the sales floor is Ready All Day and maintaining visual displays. Responsible for providing sales assistance, customer support and help to maintain all Outlet merchandise presentation standards in Ready to Wear, Men’s Fashions, Kid’s Fashions, Baby Hardlines and Home Fashions, and helping to receive and price Apparel merchandise as needed.
• Takes ownership for enhancing the customer experience, assisting customers by utilizing approved consultative selling practices and guidelines to identify customer needs and providing appropriate solutions.
• Maintains sales floor in a manner consistent with Outlet merchandising, selling and presentation standards.
• Drives revenue growth through the use of sales and customer service skills and abilities.
• Remains knowledgeable about Sears Outlet Apparel merchandise lines, product features, benefits and availability to respond to customer needs.
• Partners with other selling and Sales Support Associates and Cashiers to provide superior customer service as needed (i.e., locate merchandise, assist customers, answer phones, ring register).
• Supports and adheres to merchandise protection standards.
• Optimizes credit and gift card opportunities.
• Internet navigation to access and print information and reports.
• Assists in receiving, processing and pricing apparel merchandise as needed.
• Processes go-backs from fitting rooms and cash wrap areas.
• Replenishes Apparel merchandise from stockroom and new receipts.
• Takes responsibility for Apparel sales floor signing and Apparel promotional event signing.
• Supports Processing Associates and Apparel Processing Lead in maintaining organized Apparel stockroom.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• Ability to partner with other Associates in the store in order to enhance the customer experience.
• Ability to listen to customers, understand their needs and provide them with superior service.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/ Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
Now Hiring! Apply for this opportunity online: here.
Customer Service Manager – Stop & Shop
Description:
The Customer Service Manager is responsible for ensuring the sales and profitability while helping to achieve best in class customer service in their departments.
Primary responsibilities
* Manage the recruitment, hiring, orientation, managing people development and maintaining diversity of Front-end.
( Responsible for overseeing Front-end operations, Cash Office, and ensuring highest level of customer service.
* Manage store community and customer relations.
* Accountable for: scheduling and conducting interviews and involving other managers as appropriate; coordinating orientation, new hire and department specific training with * CTP Coordinators; following up on associate development plan implementation and AMT progress; documenting front-end associate performance issues; attending or coordinating job fairs; analyzing store turnover figures and developing action plans with appropriate department managers; counseling and coaching associates; resolving customer issues; responding to donation requests; attending and or coordinating local community events; and managing fund raising events and gift card program.
* Create a culture of best in class customer service
* Manage Customer Service Departments regarding general operations, sales, and profitability
* Manage daily activities including sanitation and safety. Merchandising department presentation, payroll and productivity and administration
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
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