Medical Front Desk Receptionist — Patient Care & Scheduling

Connecticut Orthopaedics; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contributions

Company-paid life insurance

Generous PTO

Training opportunities

Free Parking

Job summary

Connecticut Orthopaedics seeks a Medical Receptionist to join our Shelton, CT office. You will greet patients, check them in, verify insurance, and efficiently manage front-desk operations.

You will enter demographics into the EMR, collect co-pays, and handle cash with accuracy while supporting daily office needs. This full-time role requires excellent customer service and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or higher in Medical Administration preferred.
• Minimum of two years of front desk experience with medical practice, including EMR and insurance authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors, check in patients, verify insurance.
• Enter patient demographics and insurance information into the EMR.
• Determine fees and collect co-pays, record information accurately.
• Maintain cash drawer and balance according to procedure.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer orientation

Multi-task

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Pre-approvals with insurance

Workman's Compensation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or Medical Administrative certificate

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Microsoft Office

Job description

Connecticut Orthopaedics seeks a Medical Receptionist to join our Shelton, CT office. You will greet patients, check them in, verify insurance, and efficiently manage front-desk operations.

You will enter demographics into the EMR, collect co-pays, and handle cash with accuracy while supporting daily office needs. This full-time role requires excellent customer service and strong organizational skills.