Medical Receptionist

Witt/Kieffer; Hampton Bays (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Witt/Kieffer in Hampton Bays, NY is seeking a Medical Receptionist to be the first point of contact with patients in a busy practice.

You will greet and register patients, verify demographics and insurance, collect co-pays, schedule appointments, and maintain charts while ensuring HIPAA and OSHA compliance. Previous EMR experience and strong communication are required.

This full-time role offers stable hours and the chance to contribute to a patient-centered team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple requests.
• Attention to detail required to maintain patient records and schedules.
• Proficiency with computer/EMR systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all receptionist duties including answering, screening and routing calls and taking messages.
• Greet and register patients as they arrive.
• Verify patient demographics and insurance information in the EMR.
• Collect co-payments and notify providers of patient arrivals.
• Schedule patient appointments and procedures as needed.
• Maintain/prepare patient charts and physician schedule.
• Open and close the office as needed.
• Ensure HIPAA & OSHA guidelines are followed.

Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Attention to detail

Tools

EMR experience

Computer proficiency

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

This is an opening for the front desk of a busy practice. You are the first point of contact with the patients.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform all necessary receptionist duties including answering, screening and routing of phone calls. Take appropriate messages and ensure proper delivery of those messages.
• Be polite and courteous at all times.
• Be able to triage phone calls and determine if urgent, give call to physician or nurse immediately.
• Greet and register each patient as they arrive.
• Verify patient demographics and insurance information into the EMR.
• Collect any necessary co-payments.
• Notify the provider/staff of patients' arrival.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Schedule any services or procedures as needed.
• Maintain/prepare patient charts and physician schedule.
• Open and close office, if needed.
• Ensure HIPAA & OSHA guidelines are followed at all times.

$19.51-$24.37 per hour

Category

Medical Receptionist

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location MHL- Hampton Bays Suite 4

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position Requirements

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Understanding of various insurance plans and the need for authorization/referrals.
• Computer and/or EMR experience.
• At least one year of prior work experience in a medical office.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Attention to detail.

Medical Receptionist

Physical Demands: Medical Receptionists must be able to sit for long periods of time, and must have manual dexterity to work computer systems and keyboard. It is reasonable to anticipate lifting 10 -15 pounds in any given day.

Open Date 7/29/2026

This position is currently accepting applications.