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The Greater Fall River Hot Jobs List – June 22, 2018
Here are the Hot Jobs in the Greater Fall River area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of June 22, 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.
Dispensary Manager – Xiphias Wellness
$40,000 – $50,000 a year
Ideal candidate should have experience in the cannabis or healthcare market. The dispensary manager should have management skills, inventory control skills, cash handling skills, detail attentive, computer skills and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. He/ She reports to and is supervised by the Inventory Manager. Must be able to create and maintain a happy and healthy work environment in a multi-cultural setting. Must pass an extensive background check.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Primary contact for the business, internally and externally
• Assist in overseeing the entire operation of the dispensary with a scrupulous attention to compliance
• Ensures that the dispensary operations stay in compliance with the Medical Use of Marijuana Program and internally approved • • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Responsible to assure that all binders, reports and certificates required by law are properly kept on file and displayed as determined by the State
• Maintain the company’s plan on both long-term and short-term goals
• Professionally interview, hire, supervise and if necessary, terminate any associates and maintain records of all interactions with associates
• Maintain all HR records according to state and federal laws
• Cross-train all associates to maximize efficiency of staff levels
• Educate the patient population on the advantages of the dispensary•
• Fill in any position needed at dispensary site compliance procedures for each activity
Qualifications:
• Demonstrated results-oriented leadership
• Demonstrated associate building skills that develop associates with our mission and values
• Demonstrated record of achieving performance goals and objectives.
• Financial analysis skills sufficient to interpret operating statements and other financial reporting data, manage budgets, and control inventory.
• Demonstrate computer skills with Excel/Word/Outlook to provide necessary information to the Inventory Manager and Investors
• Demonstrated ability to produce desired results by leveraging resources, maintaining tough expense control, managing merchandise effectively, and defining and communicating clear expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and leadership skills including a willingness to consistently provide superior customer service, the ability to react appropriately under pressure, and the ability to apply good judgment in ambiguous situations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in collaboration with team to achieve objectives in a participative style.
• Must create and maintain a happy and healthy work environment through exemplary and energetic leadership
Education and Work Experience:
Retail management experience managing operations in cannabis, healthcare, or retail operations.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
COMPETENCIES:
• Provides results by identifying opportunities to improve performance.
• Planning and organizing work, efficiently, to achieve goals and objectives.
• Focuses on customers by anticipating customer need, overcoming obstacles, and continually striving to improve customer satisfaction.
• Provides effective leadership by maintaining an environment that promotes teamwork and maximizes individual potential.
• Communicates effectively by providing clear and timely communication and demonstrating effective listening and comprehension skills.
Experience:
• Two years of Retail Management
• Ability to pass an extensive background check
• Must be a happy, energetic professional that instills good work practices to all employees and encourages a cheerful and stable work environment.
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
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.
Office Administrator – G Metz Moving (Seekonk)
$12 – $14 an hour, Full-time
Job Description:
You will be answering the phone speaking with our clients. You will be responsible for estimating jobs and booking jobs. Must people able to multi task and in put data as the client speaks to you.
Experience: Cu: 3 years
Language: Spanish
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
Switchboard Operator/Receptionist – Truesdale Health
$11 an hour – Part-time
Seeking a person with a professional attitude, appearance, solid communication skills, and pleasant personality to greet and direct patients and visitors in person and forward incoming calls. Position also requires the applicant to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
Previous experience with Avaya 302D switchboard console a plus but will train the right person.
Experience:
Switchboard: 1 year
Customer Service: 1 year
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
Secretary/Receptionist (Bilingual)- Fall River Financial, Inc.
$11 – $12 an hour – Part-time
MUST BE ABLE TO READ AND WRITE ARABIC, GREET CUSTOMERS, ANSWER PHONE CALLS, MAKE APPOINTMENTS, FILING PAPERWORK, LIGHT TRANSLATION WORK AND GENERAL OFFICE CLEANING.
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
Front Desk Coordinator/Receptionsit – La Bella Vida Adult Day Health Services (Dartmouth)
Job Type: Full-time
Growing Adult Day Health facility in Dartmouth, MA is looking for an organized and people-friendly person to work in a fast-paced and active environment. Prospective applicants MUST be bilingual Spanish. Duties include, answering the phone, scheduling, assisting with coordinating transportation and other office-related duties as needed. Must be able to take direction within the context of a multi-supervisory environment. Familiarity with the MS Office Suite preferred.
Experience: Customer Service: 1 year
Education: High school or equivalent
Requirements: 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.
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.
Administrative Services Coordinator – Commonwealth of Massachusetts
$49,990 – $71,260 a year – Full-time, Part-time
Reports to Area Administrative Manager and is responsible for assisting with the administration and support functions in an Area Office, including Finance, Contracts/Procurement, Facilities, Human Resources and Information Technology.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES.
• Monitor and maintain tracking systems for the Area Office as identified by the Area Administrative Manager (AAM) including those systems related to the allocation, authorization and payment of services and administrative support costs.
• Review, process and monitor employee transactions including but not limited to: overtime/compensatory time; travel reimbursements; weekly payroll/time and attendance; personnel transactions; out-of-state authorization and travel arrangements for employees and clients.
• Assist AAM in Contract Management including annual renewal process.
• Assist AAM in Facilities Management activities.
• As requested, supervise clerical staff.
• Coordinate revenue activities in the Area Office including but not limited to Title IV-E RMTS collection; SSI/TII applications, benefits and eligibility and personal needs disbursements.
• Responsible as the primary point of contact in the Area Office for the DCF Help Desk for IT activities including but not limited to: communication of phone, network and application issues to DCF Help Desk and monitoring of their resolution; support area office staff in the use of XP, Office 2003, Outlook 2003, i-FamilyNet and FamilyNet functionality including data mart; communication to DCF Help Desk of new requests or modifications to existing network accounts for area office staff; coordination of equipment moves within the Area Office with area management and DCF Help Desk staff; perform server backup as documented in the backup and disaster recovery procedures; actively participate in new releases of FamilyNet and i-FamilyNet and provide onsite training and support to area office staff in the release of the updates to these applications.
• Perform other administrative functions as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with DCF policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with DCF and State Systems such as DOCDIRECT, DATA MART AND FAMILYNET.
• Ability to work effectively with linguistically and culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to complete projects with minimal supervision
• Strong writing skills
• Please ensure that you attach a resume with your application submission to this requisition.
• Pre-Offer Process:
• A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on “Information for Job Applicants”.
• Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines
• Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public • Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
• For questions, please contact the CYF Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #2.
Qualifications:
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in one or multiple areas of the following, as required by the assignment: office management or administration, finance, accounting, purchasing, or human resources or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
• Incumbents may be required to possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to assignment.
Substitutions:
I. An Associate’s degree with a major in public or business administration, human resources, accounting, business management or other related degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
II. A Bachelor’s degree or higher in with a major in public or business administration, human resources, accounting, business management or other related degree may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
Operations Specialist, Claim – Travelers
Job Summary
Under moderate supervision, this position is responsible for partnering with claim professionals to assist customers. Responsibilities within the team include building customer relationships, completing financial transactions, updating and managing important business information, and handling numerous other duties and projects. This position does not manager staff. As part of the hiring process, this position requires the completion of an online pre-employment assessment. Further information regarding the assessment including an accommodation process, if needed, will be provided at such time as your candidacy is deemed appropriate for further consideration.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:
– Customer Engagement: Serves as a customer service representative for the claim department by promptly and professionally addressing external and internal customer questions and concerns, which may include: Triage and route callers to the appropriate department. Answers claim status and payment questions.
– Claim Operational Service and Partnerships: Partners with claim professionals in multiple departments to assist with the timely resolution of claims, which may include: Properly documents claim files, including notes and diaries. Corrects wage statements. Requests police reports and medical records. Reviews medical bills for proper billing and coding. Prints and prepares claim documents for legal and medical reviews. Reports claims to other insurance companies. Assigns new claims to the appropriate claim professional. Transitions closed files to and from off-site storage using records management systems.
– Receives, sorts, scans, and uploads incoming mail. Researches for the appropriate recipient. Processes out-going mail, including overnight packages as needed. Orders, receives and distributes supplies and/or equipment. Claim Payments and Expense – Processing: Ensures the proper handling of financial transactions to include: Processes and issues claim payments including outside vendor invoices, attorney expenses, and medical processing fees. Processes and documents returned checks, voided checks and credits. Ensures timeliness and accuracy of all check processing. Data and Information Management: Maintains accurate records and information management, such as: Prepares, generates and reviews daily/monthly/quarterly and ad hoc reports using the most effective technology. Updates data discrepancies identified in reports and systems. Uses management information data to prepare line of business or financial reports. Prepares operational reports for claim professionals and managers. Accurately documents pending and completed work activities using appropriate systems. Financial Controls and
– Assessments: Assists with claim center financial standards, including: Performs underlying controls and effectively communicates findings. Assesses the reasonableness of data as well as identifying discrepancies, including reconciliations.
-Assesses the effectiveness of financial controls. Prepares data entries in accordance with established standards. Supports statutory reporting requirements. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED with one year of work or customer service related experience OR Bachelor’s Degree required.
Job Specific & Technical Skills & Competencies:
Accountability: Takes ownership and responsibility for actions and outcomes, performance and results; Intermediate proficiency. Analytical Thinking: Identifies current or future problems or opportunities, analyzes, synthesize and compares information to understand issues, identifies cause/effect relationships and explores alternative solutions to support sound decision-making; Basic Proficiency Change Management / Resilience: Remains energized and focused in the face of ambiguity, change or strenuous demands; Intermediate proficiency. Communication Skills: Good verbal and written and listening communication skills including telephone protocols; Basic Proficiency. Customer Focus: Provides service excellence to internal or external clients; Basic Proficiency Judgment / Decision Making: Exercises sound judgment makes decisions and commits to a position; Basic Proficiency Relationship Management: Seeks out, builds, fosters and maintains productive relationships, networks or alliances to meet goals and achieve results; Basic Proficiency Teamwork: Works together in situations when actions are interdependent and a team is mutually responsible to produce a result; Basic Proficiency Time Management: Ability to prioritize, highly organized, able to multi-task in order to meet deadlines; Basic Proficiency.
Environmental/Work Schedules/Other
Other: Travel – Occasionally Occasional overtime based on business need.
Physical Requirements:
Operates standard office equipment continuously Sitting (can stand at will) continuously Standing (can sit at will) continuously Lifting items up to 25 pounds frequently Use of Keyboards, Sporadic 10-Key continuously Working in a confined or restricted area occasionally Driving occasionally for training or business travel Other: Pushing and pulling of mail carts, up to 25 pounds, several times per day.
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
Billing Assistant – Family Service Association
amily Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 125-year tradition of high quality.
We have an amazing opportunity for a full time (35 hours per week) Billing Assistant. This position provides clerical support to all billing functions including Medicaid eligibility, post office, copying and insurance back-ups.
The ideal candidate will confirm and upload electronic (EDI) payments received; determine Medicaid eligibility; assist with basic billing functions i.e., running reports in Qualifacts and identifying checks not completed and credit balances; order department supplies/forms semi-monthly; copy and photocopy various documents including claim and insurance updates.
This position will also provide back-up for various billing functions including EDI submissions, check postings and MBHP authorizations.
A minimum of a High School Diploma is required; experience with electronic submissions and remittances, clerical experience to all billing functions, scanning, medicaid eligibility and commercial secondary billing is required. A background in electronic billing systems (Qualifacts) preferred.
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.
