Medical Receptionist

We are looking for an experienced and dependable Medical Receptionist to support a busy healthcare office in Westchester, New York. This is a Contract position focused on creating a smooth front-desk experience for patients while providing essential administrative support to the care team. The person in this role will manage reception activities, coordinate appointments, and help keep daily office operations organized and efficient.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome patients upon arrival, guide them through check-in, and ensure all intake details are accurately recorded.

• Register new and returning patients by updating demographic information and completing required documentation.

• Review insurance information for accuracy and assist with eligibility confirmation before visits.

• Arrange patient appointments, adjust schedules as needed, and communicate visit details clearly.

• Collect copayments at the front desk and maintain accurate records of patient payments.

• Answer incoming calls, respond to routine questions, and direct messages to the appropriate staff members.

• Prepare, organize, and process front-office forms to support efficient patient flow throughout the day.

• Provide front-desk coverage on a contract basis while the organization secures a permanent team member for the office.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a medical reception, medical front office, or similar patient-facing administrative role is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate scheduling activities with accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable performing patient check-in tasks, registration activities, and general receptionist responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of insurance verification processes and front-desk payment collection practices.
• Familiarity with basic medical terminology and its use in a healthcare office setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a detail-oriented and welcoming approach to patients and staff.
• Solid computer skills and the ability to learn office systems and workflows quickly.

Compensation

$16.63-$19.25 Hourly

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