Front Desk Receptionist

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The Medical Front Desk Receptionist provides essential administrative support to the office, healthcare providers, and patients in a fast‑paced medical practice. This role is responsible for a wide range of tasks, including patient service, appointment scheduling, data entry, electronic health record (EHR) management, and patient education.

• Greet patients upon arrival and address questions and concerns
• Answer incoming calls, provide information, transfer calls, and take messages as needed
• Schedule appointments and manage multiple provider calendars
• Register new patients and update existing patient demographics and financial information
• Facilitate patient flow by notifying providers of arrivals, monitoring delays, and communicating updates to patients and staff
• Maintain and update patient records through data entry, faxing, and scanning
• Collect payments, including deductibles, coinsurance, balances, copays, and sales of OTC items
• Review and update accounts receivable/payable changes since prior visits
• Maintain an accurate log of orthotics received; contact patients for follow‑ups and schedule appointments accordingly
• Monitor office supply inventory, place orders, and coordinate equipment maintenance and service
• Verify insurance eligibility, referrals, and authorizations in preparation for next‑day appointments
• Prepare and process daily reports, deposit slips, and upload financial records to shared files
• Review billing claims and denials; gather required information from providers or patients to resolve issues
• Support additional office tasks and projects as needed

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of administrative support experience in a medical environment preferred
• Knowledge of health insurance processes, including pre‑authorization, insurance verification, medical terminology, CPT codes, and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding preferred
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, coworkers, and the public
• Strong communication, multi‑tasking, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and demanding work environment
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to achieving high levels of patient satisfaction
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold HIPAA compliance at all times
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information
• Team‑oriented mindset, flexibility, and a willingness to learn
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general computer systems

• Sit, talk, hear, and use hands to write, type, or operate office equipment
• Occasionally reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell
• Perform repetitive motions, including reaching overhead and typing
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Maintain peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustments

• Health Insurance (Single & Family plans available)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Entry level

Full-time

Administrative

Medical Practices