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Advocare LLC is hiring: Medical Front Desk Receptionist in Jersey City

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Description Description: About Us: At Advocare Jersey Heights Pediatrics, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality care to children and their families. Our pediatric practice is a warm and welcoming environment, and we’re looking for a friendly, reliable, and organized Front Desk Medical Receptionist to be the first point of contact for our young patients and their families. If you are passionate about working in pediatrics and enjoy creating positive experiences for children and parents, we’d love for you to join our team. The Front Desk Medical Receptionist plays an essential role in ensuring smooth operations in our pediatric practice. You’ll be the first face our patients see and the voice they hear when calling, so a warm, friendly demeanor and exceptional organizational skills are key to this role. Benefits Available: • Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • 401K Employer Match, • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), • Health Savings Account (HSA), • Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance, • Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance, • Voluntary Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance, • Voluntary Critical Illness, Cancer, and Accident Insurance, • Greet patients and families with warmth and professionalism as they arrive, • Check in patients, verify insurance information, and update personal details, • Schedule, confirm, and reschedule pediatric appointments, • Answer phone calls, direct inquiries, and assist parents with appointment-related questions, • Collect co-pays, process payments, and provide receipts, • Maintain patient records and ensure all forms are completed accurately, • Help manage patient flow in a busy office, coordinating with clinical staff, • Keep the reception area clean, organized, and welcoming for children and parents, • Educate families about office policies, insurance, and payment procedures, • High school diploma or equivalent required, • Previous experience in a pediatric medical office or healthcare setting preferred, • Familiarity with pediatric terminology and patient needs is a plus, • Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems, • Excellent communication skills with a focus on interacting with children and parents, • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, • Friendly, patient, and empathetic attitude toward children and families, • Bilingual (English/Spanish or other languages) is a plus but not required

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Gumedia Nutritional Sciences School

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Gumedia Nutritional Sciences School is looking to hire an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher. You will be involved with the following classrooms as needed: • Infant + Toddler (soon to open), • Preschool, • Pre-Kindergarten, • Kindergarten You will play an integral part helping to execute lesson plans and assisting in establishing structure and routine for each unique child. Support for the children includes but is not limited to supervising them in the classroom, on the playground, getting them ready for nap time, guiding them to use the toilet, and serving them meals / snacks, and supporting their academic and creative growth. You must be flexible and supportive, implementing preferred classroom management and disciplinary strategies that are authoritative yet loving. You will play an instrumental role as a storyteller, an active listener, and an avid reader to our students. Additionally, keeping the classroom clean is crucial (tables, floors, bathrooms). You will work alongside staff members to support the education and care of young children in a classroom setting, primarily by helping with activities, supervising children, and providing individual attention as needed. You will assist in the daily operations of the classrooms to ensure a smooth learning environment for the students. Although you must safeguard the schedule and routine, you should also be adaptable. There will be so many ways that you will be helpful: Preparing classroom materials and setting up learning centers Assisting with lesson plans and activities, including leading small group activities Directing school activities such as arts and crafts Supervising children during playtime and transitions Providing individual support to children who need extra help Observing and documenting children's progress Maintaining a safe and clean classroom environment Communicating with parents and teachers regarding children's need Watching students during school drop-off and pick-up times. As an educator and coordinator, repetition, follow through, and anticipation skills are key.

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