Medical Receptionist

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

Job summary

Stony Brook University Medical Center's Stony Brook Gynecology & Obstetrics is seeking a Medical Receptionist to be the first point of contact for patients. This full-time front desk role involves greeting patients, verifying demographics and insurance, collecting co-pays, and directing calls and visits with courtesy.

You will schedule appointments, manage EMR entries, and maintain patient charts while upholding HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.

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

• Answer, screen and route phone calls; take messages.
• Greet and register patients; verify demographics and insurance; collect co-pays; notify providers.
• Schedule appointments and services; prepare patient charts and physician schedule.
• Open/close office; ensure HIPAA and OSHA guidelines are followed.

Skills

Medical terminology

EMR experience

Phone screening

Communication skills

Multitasking

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

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location Stony Brook Gynecology & Obstetrics - OB/GYN

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.

Shift Days

Tags Office is located in Rocky Point

Salary Range $19.51-$24.37 per hour

Position Medical Receptionist

Open Date 11/9/2026

This position is currently accepting applications.