Medical Front Desk & Scheduling Specialist

Witt/Kieffer; Wainscott (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,572; Full time

Job summary

Witt/Kieffer is seeking a Medical Receptionist for a busy medical practice in Wainscott, NY. You will be the first point of contact, greet patients, verify demographics and insurance, collect co-pays, schedule appointments, and maintain physician schedules.

This full-time role requires knowledge of medical terminology, EMR experience, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment with HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Understanding of various insurance plans and authorizations/referrals.
• Computer and/or EMR experience.
• At least one year of prior work experience in a medical office.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform receptionist duties including answering, screening and routing calls.
• Greet and register each patient; verify demographics and insurance in the EMR.
• Collect co-payments and notify providers of patient arrivals.
• Schedule appointments and services; maintain physician schedules.
• Open/close the office and ensure HIPAA & OSHA guidelines are followed.
• Triage calls and determine urgency; relay messages promptly.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Insurance knowledge

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Witt/Kieffer is seeking a Medical Receptionist for a busy medical practice in Wainscott, NY. You will be the first point of contact, greet patients, verify demographics and insurance, collect co-pays, schedule appointments, and maintain physician schedules.

This full-time role requires knowledge of medical terminology, EMR experience, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment with HIPAA compliance.