Dermatology Medical Receptionist - Part Time

Advanced Dermatology PC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Advanced Dermatology P.C. is looking for a Part Time Medical Receptionist/Front Desk to join their Bayside location. This role involves welcoming patients, scheduling appointments, and assisting with billing inquiries while maintaining patient confidentiality. Candidates should have a high school diploma, customer service skills, and experience in medical reception, especially in dermatology.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a medical receptionist, preferably in dermatology.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Dedication to maintaining confidentiality of patient records.

Responsibilities

• Greeting patients and answering inquiries on the phone.
• Scheduling appointments and confirming them before service.
• Verifying insurance and assisting patients with billing questions.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Communication

Time Management

Medical Terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

Description

Advanced Dermatology, P.C is seeking a Part Time Medical Receptionist/ Front Desk position to join our team in our Bayside location.

Two years of Medical Office and/or Dermatology front desk experience is preferred.

Position Summary

Medical Receptionists perform a variety of duties to support the medical staff and their patients. They are the main liaisons of a medical facility, interacting with patients and medical staff. They act as mediators in communication. Their duties include greeting visitors, maintaining appointments, and providing directions to people in person and on the phone. The Medical Receptionist may also perform clerical work and distribute information to medical staff.

Key Roles & 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
• 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