Front Desk Receptionist (Orthopaedic Clinic)

CAO; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CAO in Winchester, VA seeks a Front Desk Receptionist for an Orthopaedic Clinic. The role greets patients, manages appointments, answers calls, and supports billing and records with a focus on accuracy and patient service.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years of medical office experience, strong MS Office skills, and French? English proficiency mandatory. The shift is full-time, on-site, with salary details provided in the listing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of medical office administrative experience required.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products required.
• Experience working with medical record systems preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills - Ability to develop relationships and collaborate to achieve assignments.
• Confident and critical thinker who will seek input to ensure accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment with a proven track record of results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Creates a welcoming atmosphere by greeting and attending to patients upon arrival in person and over the phone and notifies providers of patient arrivals.
• Maintains appointment schedule in an efficient and accurate manner to avoid overlap and optimize patient satisfaction and provider schedules.
• Manages multiline telephone system efficiently and politely, minimizing hold time.
• Ensures availability of treatment information by retrieving and updating patient records.
• Verifies financial records and collects patient charges while filing and expediting third-party claims.
• Maintains office inventory and equipment by anticipating supply needs and expediting supply orders.
• Obtains patient identification and insurance information and assists patients with completing needed documentation, insurance information, and billing questions.
• Proactively communicates efficiently and collaboratively with providers, nurses, medical assistants, and any other related staff to ensure a team awareness of scheduling, patient details, and potential service delays.
• Opens and sorts office mail. Delivers outgoing mail to the post office daily.
• Participates in the medical office emergency routine when required. Summons ambulance or EMS and assists other staff members as needed.
• Performs all duties in compliance with local, state, federal laws, and CAO policies and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Front Desk Receptionist (Orthopaedic Clinic)

Job Category: Human Resources

Requisition Number: FRONT002067

• Posted : August 11, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $19 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Winchester, VA 22601, USA

• Pay or shift range: $18 USD to $22 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Position Summary/Scope of Responsibility

The Front Desk Receptionist provides the first professional, knowledgeable, and caring impression for patients. The Front Desk Receptionist provides outstanding customer service by greeting patients promptly and in a welcoming manner, either in person or over the phone. Responsible for coordinating the daily administration of physicians, staff, visitors, and patients at our outpatient orthopaedic clinic. The Front Desk Receptionist schedules appointments, answers patient inquiries, monitors stock and supplies, and ensures all patient information, including billing, is documented fully and accurately.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Creates a welcoming atmosphere by greeting and attending to patients upon arrival in person and over the phone and notifies providers of patient arrivals.
• Maintains appointment schedule in an efficient and accurate manner to avoid overlap and optimize patient satisfaction and provider schedules.
• Manages multiline telephone system efficiently and politely, minimizing hold time.
• Ensures availability of treatment information by retrieving and updating patient records.
• Verifies financial records and collects patient charges while filing and expediting third-party claims.
• Maintains office inventory and equipment by anticipating supply needs and expediting supply orders. Including maintaining reception area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Obtains patient identification and insurance information and assists patients with completing needed documentation, insurance information, and billing questions.
• Proactively communicates efficiently and collaboratively with providers, nurses, medical assistants, and any other related staff to ensure a team awareness of scheduling, patient details, and potential service delays.
• Opens and sorts office mail. Delivers outgoing mail to the post office daily.
• Participates in the medical office emergency routine when required. Summons ambulance or EMS and assists other staff members as needed.
• Performs all duties in compliance with local, state, federal laws, and CAO policies and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of medical office administrative experience required.
• A combination of relevant education and experience that equates to the requirements above may be considered.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products required. Experience working with medical record systems preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills - Ability to develop relationships and collaborate to achieve assignments.
• Confident and critical thinker who will seek input to ensure accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment with a proven track record of results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in the English language.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when performing desk duties.
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, and sitting.
• Adequate hearing to perform duties in person and over telephone.
• Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading materials from printed sources and computer screens.

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