Medical Receptionist

Responsibilities:
- Greet and check-in patients in a friendly and professional manner
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments using office systems (e.g., Eaglesoft, eClinicalWorks)
- Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries or direct calls to the appropriate staff member
- Verify patient insurance information and collect necessary co-pays or payments
- Maintain patient records and update information as needed
- Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, and scanning documents
- Coordinate referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as required
- Ensure the waiting area is clean and organized for patients

Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Medical Receptionist or in a similar role (e.g., dental receptionist, front desk)
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
- Familiarity with dental or medical terminology is preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
- Proficient in using phone systems and other office equipment
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
- High school diploma or equivalent

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient
• Private practice

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical receptionist: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Far Rockaway, NY 11691 (Required)

Work Location: In person