Temporary Front Desk Receptionist- Mornings

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Temporary Front Desk Receptionist – Mornings

The Front Desk Receptionist for Mercer's physical therapy clinic will be responsible for administrative activities of the clinic under the supervision of the Clinic Director.

• Greet and sign in/out patients/clients
• Answer clinic phone(s)
• Collect payments
• Maintain cleanliness of front office area
• Assist in cleaning equipment and stocking patient care areas
• Schedule patients for initial and follow‑up appointments
• Assist in verifying insurance benefits and authorizations
• Perform additional tasks as delegated by the Clinic Director or Department Chair
• Maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA compliance)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Computer literate (Excel, Microsoft Office, internet)
• Can operate printer, scanner, copier, fax, digital camera, and download information to an electronic medical record
• Ability to gain a working knowledge of the clinic’s electronic medical record system
• Ability to gain a working knowledge of insurance verification and authorization processes
• Ability to clean equipment and organize laundry into treatment rooms daily
• Ability to maintain a tidy front office environment
• Open only to those awarded as Federal Work Study by the Financial Planning Office

Pay rate: $10.00 to $15.00 per hour (individuals with prior medical front office experience may receive higher compensation).

Scheduled hours: 20 per week; 8:30 to 12:30 pm Monday through Friday; temporary position pending hire of full‑time staff.

Start date:

02/16/2026;
End date: 05/14/2027.

In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency before beginning work. Required documents include a valid U.S. passport, certificate of U.S. citizenship, alien registration card with photograph, or two of the following: state driver’s license, validated student , original social security card, birth certificate.