Part-time Medical Receptionist

$38,480 - $38,480/Yr

Unclassified - Smithtown, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

Smithtown, NY

About the position

We are a large and growing medical practice located in Smithtown, NY, seeking an experienced part-time Medical Receptionist/Clinical Coordinator to join our team. Our practice prides itself on delivering excellent patient care and service, and we are looking for candidates who share our commitment to providing an optimal patient experience. The work schedule for this position is part-time, specifically on Mondays from 9 AM to 3 PM, Wednesdays from 11 AM to 5 PM, and Thursdays from 9 AM to 3 PM. This role does not require weekend work, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule. As a Medical Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our patients and visitors, responsible for greeting them warmly and assisting with their inquiries. Your role will involve scheduling appointments for our physicians and physician assistants, ensuring that patient satisfaction is prioritized while optimizing provider time and the use of examination and treatment rooms. You will prepare daily schedules for each provider and work diligently to keep patients on track by communicating any service delays. In addition to scheduling, you will maintain the exam rooms and assist patients with their insurance paperwork and billing questions. Your responsibilities may also include other tasks as deemed necessary by the manager. We are looking for someone who is friendly, professional, and possesses solid organizational skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and complete various general office responsibilities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients and visitors to the medical office by greeting them in person and on the telephone.
• Schedules appointments for physicians and physician assistants to optimize patient satisfaction and provider time.
• Prepares a daily schedule of examinations for each provider.
• Reminds providers of service delays to keep patients on schedule.
• Maintains exam rooms and rooms patients appropriately.
• Assists patients with insurance papers and billing questions.
• Performs other tasks as deemed necessary by the manager.

Requirements

• Experience working front desk at a medical office is REQUIRED.
• Experience verifying insurance and obtaining referrals.
• Ability to use scheduling software effectively.
• Experience confirming appointments and managing multiple phone lines.
• Must be able to work the specified days and hours.

Nice-to-haves

• Friendly and professional demeanor with a desire to provide an optimal patient experience.
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to follow up and complete tasks.
• Ability to multi-task and perform other general office responsibilities.