Hospital Receptionist & Patient Concierge

Maimonides Medical Center Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Maimonides Medical Center is seeking a temporary receptionist to perform routine front-desk duties in the department, including greeting visitors, answering calls, and scheduling appointments. The role requires ensuring patient records are prepared and directing individuals to the appropriate offices.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 6 months to 1 year of receptionist experience, preferably in a hospital setting with heavy telephone work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months to 1 year receptionist experience preferred, preferably in a hospital setting with heavy telephone work.
• Must pass an alphanumeric skills test.
• Basic data entry skills preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors and directs guests appropriately.
• Answers phones, routes calls, and takes messages as needed.
• Responds to routine questions about departmental policies and procedures.
• Directs patients and families to the correct office or department.
• Sets up patient records prior to appointments and files test results.

Skills

Alphanumeric skills test

Data entry

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Email

SCI

Nextgen

Eagle Gold

Chartmaxx

Job description

Maimonides Medical Center is seeking a temporary receptionist to perform routine front-desk duties in the department, including greeting visitors, answering calls, and scheduling appointments. The role requires ensuring patient records are prepared and directing individuals to the appropriate offices.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 6 months to 1 year of receptionist experience, preferably in a hospital setting with heavy telephone work.