Medical Front Desk Receptionist

Astera Cancer Care; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; 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) in Patchogue, NY, is seeking a Medical Front Desk Receptionist. You will open and close the office, greet patients, manage calls, schedule appointments, and process co-pays while maintaining accurate records in the EMR system.

The role requires 2+ years of patient-facing reception experience, excellent communication, and teamwork. Healthcare benefits start on day one with a comprehensive package and a friendly team environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required with at least 2 years of patient-facing reception experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for daily opening and closing procedures of the office.
• Welcome patients and visitors in a pleasant, professional manner.
• Assist in comforting patients and maintaining the reception area.
• Answer phones, respond to inquiries, schedule patient appointments.
• Collect co-pays and balance daily finances.
• Assist patients with completing forms and documentation.
• Maintain patient records using the EMR system.
• Manage physician schedules and patient lists for appointments.
• Support daily QA surveys and prevention screenings.
• Ensure HIPAA privacy and collaborate with Care Team.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

EMR system experience

Job description

## Medical Front Desk ReceptionistApply: Patchogue, NY: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R-0000025504**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: Patchogue, NY****Hours: 5/8.5 hr shifts Mon-Fri (between 7:30am-6pm) Organization: New York Health (NYH)-Primary Care/CarePlus**## **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****Benefits: 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.\\***