Front Desk Receptionist

Nurse Practitioners Of Florida; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Florida is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will provide essential medical administrative support, ensure patient confidentiality, and assist with patient care. Required skills include insurance verification and familiarity with EHR systems. This is an entry-level position with opportunities to grow in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with EMR systems preferred.
• 1 year of insurance verification is required.
• 1 year of basic triage skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and check-in patients.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and measure vital signs.
• Ensure all related reports and labs are available in records.
• Protect patient information and maintain confidentiality.
• Check-out and schedule follow-ups.

Skills

Basic life support

EHR systems

Patient care

Insurance verification

Basic triage skills

Basic blood draws

Job description

Overview

Role: Medical Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist, full-time, as a vital member of the healthcare team. Provides essential medical administrative support and patient care in a dynamic environment, with core skills in basic life support, EHR systems, and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and check-in patients
• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs (weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature) and document all information in the patient\'s chart
• Ensure all related reports and labs are available in patients’ medical records prior to appointments
• Protect patient information and maintain confidentiality of medical records
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations
• Maintain logs and required checks (e.g., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, sterilization fluid changes)
• Manage telephone messages and respond to patient/physician/pharmacy inquiries
• Disinfect and clean treatment rooms after examinations; uphold safety, compliance with standards and regulations
• Arrange collection of cultures and timely transport to the lab
• Keep exam rooms and work areas clean and stocked
• Assist with lab draws if needed
• Check-out and schedule follow-ups

Experience

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Basic triage skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• Insurance verification: 1 year (Required)
• Basic blood draws: 1 year (Preferred)

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

Location: St. Petersburg, FL

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the role as listed in the source.