Medical Front Desk Receptionist

Astera Cancer Care; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance on day 1

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-term disability

401k Plan

PTO

8 paid holidays (2 floating)

Job summary

New York Health (NYH) is seeking a Medical Front Desk Receptionist in Ronkonkoma, NY. This role requires welcoming patients, managing the front desk, scheduling appointments, and handling payments with HIPAA compliance.

The position offers comprehensive benefits starting day one and a team-focused environment in a primary care setting. Responsibilities include opening/closing duties, maintaining records in the EMR, coordinating physician schedules, and providing excellent customer service to

Qualifications

• High School diploma with patient-facing reception experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and follow directions.
• Strong customer service skills and HIPAA awareness.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the office procedures daily.
• Greet patients and visitors professionally.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and resolve inquiries.
• Collect co-pays and balance daily finances.
• Maintain patient records in the EMR system.
• Coordinate physician schedules and QA surveys.

Skills

Patient facing

Communication

Team player

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

At New York Health (NYH), we are revolutionizing healthcare with a holistic, integrated approach. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals works collaboratively to provide comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of patient wellbeing. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to personalized care, NYH is setting a new standard for healthcare in our communities. Join us and become a part of our mission to promote lifelong wellness through compassionate, evidence-based practices that empower patients on their healthcare journeys.

Job Description:

Medical Front Desk Receptionist Location: Ronkonkoma, NY Hours: 4/10 hr shifts Tue-Fri, RDO Mon (between 7:30am-7pm) Organization: New York Health (NYH)-Primary Care

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for the daily opening and closing procedures of the office.
• Welcome all patients and visitors by greeting them in a pleasant, professional manner.
• Assist in comforting patients and maintaining reception area.
• Answer telephones; respond to inquiries; resolve issues; schedule patient appointments.
• Collect co pays and balance total finances of the office on a daily basis.
• Assist patients with the completion of all necessary forms and documentation.
• Build and maintain patient records through the use of the practice EMR system.
• Build, monitor and maintain physician schedules according to suggested scheduling rubrics.
• Assist with the daily distribution of quality assurance surveys and prevention screenings.
• Monitor and respond to incoming messages from Care Team inboxes in collaboration with nurse.
• Monitor daily visit lists to ensure all patients who require appointments are scheduled appropriately.
• Protect patient privacy by adhering to the HIPAA confidentiality guidelines.
• Contribute to a team effort by smoothly transitioning into other related daily roles, as necessary.
• Maintain daily operations of the office by following standard policies and procedures.
• Perform tasks as assigned for special projects.

We require:

• High School diploma with at least 2 years of patient facing reception experience
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to accept direction and work within a team concept
• Strong customer service skills.
• 1yr of an EMR experience-Preferred

What we offer:

• Salary: Starting at $22 per hour
• Health Insurance on day 1
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability
• 401k Plan
• PTO
• 8 paid holidays (2 floating)

Join us at NYH, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care. Visit our website at: Nyhealth.com Follow us on Facebook: NYH on Facebook

*New York Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*

We continuously strive to keep care close to home for patients and their families. Our offices are conveniently located throughout the region, with locations across Long Island and Manhattan to serve you better. We deliver the best medical care possible with your well-being in mind. At NY Health, all of our patients are family.