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Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center

Community health center delivering primary care

Medical Service Representative

Full-Time
$18 - $20/hr

+ 403(b) company match + Tuition reimbursement

Mid
Framingham, MA, USA
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • Strong computer skills, including typing, familiarity with Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer, and accurate data-entry typing.
  • Customer service and communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Greet and check in patients according to department protocols by verifying identity, demographics, and insurance information; refer patients with invalid insurance to a Health Benefit Advisor; collect fees; and maintain financial records.
  • Complete Sliding Fee Scale applications according to Health Center guidelines.
  • Have new patients sign consent forms and provide information about Center programs, Patient Rights, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and emergency services.
  • Educate patients on health plan options and assist with insurance enrollment and primary care provider changes.
  • Process walk-in patients, enter information into the Electronic Practice Management system, manage paper flow for visits, and answer calls promptly according to protocols.
  • Maintain recall lists and communicate with patients as needed.
  • Attend departmental meetings and perform other assigned duties.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or English and Portuguese.

About the company

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center

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Kennedy CHC provides primary health care and related services through a network of medical facilities, dental sites, and school-based clinics in Worcester and nearby communities. It uses a medical home model where a care team delivers comprehensive care—covering primary and urgent care, specialty services, nutrition, dental, optometry, pharmacy, behavioral health, social services, and health education. The center distinguishes itself through broad access, a culturally representative staff, and school-based clinics, with a mission to be the health care provider of choice and a great place to work. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering high-quality, accessible, patient-centered, coordinated preventive care.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$60K

Headquarters

Worcester, Massachusetts

Founded

1972

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What believers are saying

  • Massachusetts awarded Kennedy CHC $23,750 security funding in March 2026.
  • The website now offers online self-scheduling for routine visits and vaccine appointments.
  • FY2025 Form 990 posted September 2026 reports $56.2 million revenue and $1.8 million surplus.

What critics are saying

  • Public reimbursement dominates revenue; FY2026 budget still plans a $35 million operating loss.
  • A 2026 budget shows 9.1 days cash on hand, leaving no cushion for shocks.
  • Any MassHealth cut or federal HRSA delay strains payroll, accelerating service reductions by 2027.

What makes Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center unique

  • Kennedy CHC runs 12 sites across Worcester, Framingham, Milford, Clinton, and school-based clinics.
  • Its medical-home model bundles primary, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and social services.
  • 2024 annual report shows 34,813 refugees and multilingual care across Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Disability Insurance

Professional Development Budget

Remote Work Options

Company News

Worcester Business Journal
Apr 29th, 2024
2024 Power 100: Steve Kerrigan

Steve Kerrigan joined Edward M. Kennedy Community Health's team in 2019 with an extensive career in politics and advocacy.