Medical Receptionist

Witt/Kieffer; Wainscott (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,572; Full time

Job summary

Witt/Kieffer is seeking a Medical Receptionist for a busy medical practice in Wainscott, NY. You will be the first point of contact, greet patients, verify demographics and insurance, collect co-pays, schedule appointments, and maintain physician schedules.

This full-time role requires knowledge of medical terminology, EMR experience, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment with HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Understanding of various insurance plans and authorizations/referrals.
• Computer and/or EMR experience.
• At least one year of prior work experience in a medical office.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform receptionist duties including answering, screening and routing calls.
• Greet and register each patient; verify demographics and insurance in the EMR.
• Collect co-payments and notify providers of patient arrivals.
• Schedule appointments and services; maintain physician schedules.
• Open/close the office and ensure HIPAA & OSHA guidelines are followed.
• Triage calls and determine urgency; relay messages promptly.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Insurance knowledge

Tools

EMR system

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.
• $22.00-$24.37 per hour

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.

Location MHL- Wainscott Suite 6

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Salary Range $19.51-$24.37 per hour

Position Medical Receptionist

Open Date 7/29/2026

This position is currently accepting applications.

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