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SWCHC

Offers primary medical, dental, behavioral care

Greeter

Full-Time
$17.50 - $19/hr
Entry
Bridgeport, CT, USA
In Person
Administrative & Executive AssistanceReception & Front Desk

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma is required.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Proficiency in data entry, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and the EPIC electronic medical management system is required.
  • A strong customer service focus, teamwork orientation, good judgment, organization, ability to manage competing priorities, and resourcefulness in problem solving and conflict resolution are required.
  • The role requires manual dexterity to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment; physical ability to kneel, bend, and perform light lifting; clear English writing and speaking; normal hearing in person and over the telephone; close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to travel as required to work with staff is required.
Responsibilities
  • Greet patients, visitors, and guests professionally while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism, and direct patients to the appropriate department.
  • Help ensure smooth and expedient patient flow within the health center.
  • Communicate effectively with the clinical team, including providers, nursing, and other administrative staff.
  • Receive and sign for incoming delivery packages.
  • Collaborate with security staff to notify them of emergencies arising on the premises.
  • Use resourcefulness in problem solving and conflict resolution.

About the company

Southwest Community Health Center delivers a full range of health services in the Bridgeport area, combining primary medical care, dental care, and behavioral health services under one roof. Its product is the range of clinics and care programs that patients access for regular checkups, dental treatment, mental health support, and other related services. These services are provided through local sites that coordinate care, referrals, and follow-ups to ensure patients receive comprehensive treatment rather than separate, isolated visits. The center differentiates itself by offering integrated, community-focused care across multiple disciplines in the same organization, aiming to make it easier for people in the greater Bridgeport area to get all their health needs in one place. Its goal is to improve overall community health by increasing access to coordinated, affordable care and addressing medical, dental, and behavioral health needs together.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Founded

1976

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What believers are saying

  • SWCHC won a $900,000 state grant in February 2026 for a new Bridgeport site.
  • The 2026 Golden Gala funds expansion and strengthens donor engagement across Fairfield County.
  • SWCHC still reports careers openings in 2026, signaling active hiring despite expansion work.

What critics are saying

  • Federal grant dependence makes expansion vulnerable if Connecticut funding slows after 2026.
  • The 2024 federal dental malpractice suit against SWCHC signals ongoing liability exposure.
  • If Bridgeport staffing tightens, the 2026 expansion risks operational strain and service delays.

What makes SWCHC unique

  • 50 years in Greater Bridgeport gives SWCHC deep local trust and referral reach.
  • SWCHC serves medical, dental, and behavioral health care under one community-health model.
  • The 2026 Wakeman Boys and Girls Club site adds integrated care on Madison Avenue.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Cultural Care Fairfield
Jan 19th, 2024
Welcoming a New Era at Thomas Merton Family Center

Ccfairfield is excited to partner with Southwest Community Health Center who will provide a comprehensive suite of medical, dental, and behavioral health services.

The Charger Bulletin
Dec 12th, 2023
NAACP brings resources to students, offers free HIV testing

NAACP partnered with the Southwest Community Health Center to provide free testing kits.