Front Desk Medical Receptionist
$41,142–$51,418 year
On-sitePatchogue, New York, United States or Stony Brook, New York, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate daily front desk operations, including answering and routing phone calls, screening urgent medical queries, and managing patient check-in/check-out processes. Verify patient demographics and insurance information, obtain signatures, and enter data into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. Collect payments, schedule appointments and procedures, and retrieve referrals or authorizations as needed. Maintain a clean reception area, manage office supplies inventory, and ensure HIPAA compliance. Provide coverage for night hours and weekends when required.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma/GED
- Strong organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Excellent typing skills and friendly telephone etiquette
- Must be able to exchange accurate information in situations where communicating with patients, staff and medical providers
- Must be able to remain stationary for the majority of the day
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Office Administration program
- 6 months experience working as a Medical Receptionist in a high volume physician practice
- 1 year of clerical experience
- Proficient in using an EMR and a practice management system
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