Medical Front Desk Specialist – Multi-Specialty Scheduling

Penn Medicine; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Medical Receptionist for the PMPH OBGYN department at the Medical Arts Pavilion in Plainsboro, NJ. This full-time front desk role involves scheduling, patient check-ins, insurance verification, data entry in EMR, and handling referrals and payments within a hospital outpatient environment.

Ideal candidates will have a HS Diploma, 2+ years of experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and are familiar with HIPAA privacy rules.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of medical receptionist/front desk experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Associate's degree or coding certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients at the front desk; schedule appointments.
• Process patient check-ins/outs and collect demographics and insurance information.
• Enter data into EMR; verify insurance; update patient records.
• Collect co-payments, process referrals, and manage billing in patient ledger.
• Answer phone lines, take messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with patient safety and quality standards.

Skills

Medical terminology

Front desk operations

HIPAA privacy

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associate's degree (Preferred)

Coding certificate (Preferred)

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Medical Receptionist for the PMPH OBGYN department at the Medical Arts Pavilion in Plainsboro, NJ. This full-time front desk role involves scheduling, patient check-ins, insurance verification, data entry in EMR, and handling referrals and payments within a hospital outpatient environment.

Ideal candidates will have a HS Diploma, 2+ years of experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and are familiar with HIPAA privacy rules.