Dermatology Front Desk Specialist (Part-Time)

Advanced Dermatology; Town of Riverhead (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Advanced Dermatology in Riverhead is seeking a Part Time Medical Receptionist to join our team. The role includes greeting patients, scheduling and confirming appointments, verifying insurance, and assisting with front desk duties in a dermatology setting.

Two years of medical office or dermatology front desk experience is preferred, along with knowledge of medical terminology, strong customer service, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in a busy clinic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience working as a medical receptionist (dermatology experience strongly preferred).
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Friendly and compassionate disposition with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Dedication to maintaining confidentiality of all patient records.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients on the telephone and answering inquiries or referring questions to other staff members.
• Schedules appointments for the physicians and physician assistant to optimize patient satisfaction, provider time and most effective use of examining and treatment rooms.
• Confirms all appointments prior to date of service.
• Verify insurance and inform the patient of needed referrals before the date of service.
• Assists patients with copayments, and billing questions.
• Retrieve patient's files in EMR, verify the information on file, and inserts new patient record forms, and information.
• Protect patient's rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal, and financial information.
• Maintains reception area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Participates in the medical office emergency routine when required. Summons ambulance or EMS or assists other staff members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Advanced Dermatology in Riverhead is seeking a Part Time Medical Receptionist to join our team. The role includes greeting patients, scheduling and confirming appointments, verifying insurance, and assisting with front desk duties in a dermatology setting.

Two years of medical office or dermatology front desk experience is preferred, along with knowledge of medical terminology, strong customer service, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in a busy clinic environment.