Medical Receptionist

Stony-Brook-Community-Medical,-P; Town of Southampton (NY); On-site; USD 2,688,000 - 3,357,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Community Medical in Town of Southampton, NY is seeking a Medical Receptionist to be the first point of contact for patients.

You will perform receptionist duties, screen calls, schedule appointments, verify demographics and insurance, collect co-pays, and maintain charts while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

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

• Answering, screening and routing of phone calls.
• Greet and register patients as they arrive.
• Verify patient demographics and insurance information into the EMR.
• Collect co-payments and schedule appointments.
• Schedule services or procedures as needed.
• Open and close the office when required.
• Ensure HIPAA & OSHA guidelines are followed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Insurance knowledge

EMR experience

Customer communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Computer skills

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 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.
• $22.00-$24.37 per hour

Category Medical Receptionist

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location MHL 630 Specialty

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position Requirements

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

Salary Range

$19.51-$24.37 per hour

Position

Medical Receptionist

Open Date

7/29/2026

This position is currently accepting applications.