Medical Receptionist

Stony Brook University Medical Center; Nesconset (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Medical Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for patients in a busy cardiovascular care practice. The role involves greeting and registering patients, verifying demographics and insurance in the EMR, collecting co-pays, and coordinating patient scheduling with physicians and nurses.

The position requires strong communication, familiarity with medical terminology, and the ability to triage calls and multi-task in a

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform all necessary receptionist duties including answering, screening and routing of phone calls.
• 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.

Skills

Medical terminology

Insurance knowledge

EMR experience

Medical office experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

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 the 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.

Salary Range

• $19.51-$24.37 per hour

Category

Medical Receptionist

Contract Type

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location

Cardiovascular & Lifestyle Medicine - Cardiology

Working Hours

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Tags Must be willing to travel to multiple locations.

Open Date 11/9/2026

This position is currently accepting applications.