Medical Administrative Assistant / Receptionist - Full-Time

Lowcountry Medical Practice Management; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical practice management company in Fort Walton Beach, FL is hiring a full-time Medical Administrative Assistant/Receptionist. This position requires strong communication and critical thinking skills, handling both patient inquiries and office operations. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of experience in healthcare. Responsibilities include managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and ensuring a clean reception area. Pay is based on experience, and no medical benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in the healthcare field.

Responsibilities

• Register patients according to established protocols.
• Assist patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation.
• Inform patients of medical office procedures and policy.
• Maintain and manage patient records.
• Answer incoming calls and deal with inquiries.
• Collect co-pays and payments.
• Schedule hospital admissions, tests, scans, and outside appointments for patients.
• Respond and comply to requests for information.
• Deal with incoming and outgoing post.
• Complete other clerical duties as assigned.
• Maintain stock of forms and office supplies.
• Ensure reception area is well maintained, neat, and clean.
• Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Critical Thinking Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Certificate in any Allied Health Field

Job description

Job Description: Medical Administrative Assistant / Receptionist - Full-Time

Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL

Skills Required:

• Medical Administrative Assistant - Full Time/Hourly - Fort Walton Beach
• Attend to patients on the phone and in person
• Coordinate and organize appointments and documentation
• Critical Thinking Skills Required
• Communication Skills Required

Daily Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Register patients according to established protocols
• Assist patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation
• Inform patients of medical office procedures and policy
• Maintain and manage patient records
• Answer incoming calls and deal with inquiries
• Collect co-pays and payments
• Schedule hospital admissions, tests, scans and outside appointments for patients
• Respond and comply to requests for information
• Deal with incoming and outgoing post
• Complete other clerical duties as assigned
• Maintain stock of forms and office supplies
• Ensure reception area is well maintained, neat and clean
• Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality

Other Details:

• Must be a team player
• Performance reviewed every 90 days by physician and hiring team
• Pay determined based on experience
• No Medical Benefits included

Education Requirement:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates or Certificate in any Allied Health Field preferred but not required
• At least 2 years experience in healthcare field