Medical Receptionist

Stony-Brook-Community-Medical,-P; Wainscott (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Community Medical in Wainscott, NY, is seeking a full-time Medical Receptionist to be the first point of contact for patients. You will greet and register patients, verify demographics and insurance information in the EMR, collect co-pays, and schedule appointments and services as needed.

Responsibilities include answering calls, triaging urgent issues, maintaining/ preparing patient charts, and opening/closing the office while ensuring HIPAA and OSHA compliance at all times.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology and insurance processes.
• Experience with EMR systems and patient data entry.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Perform receptionist duties: answer and screen calls, route messages, and relay information to the physician or nurse.
• Greet and register patients, verify demographics and insurance, collect co-pays, and schedule appointments.
• Maintain patient charts and staff schedules; ensure HIPAA & OSHA compliance at all times.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Insurance knowledge

EMR experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Tools

EMR Systems

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

Category Medical Receptionist

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location MHL- Wainscott Suite 6

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.

Salary Range $19.51-$24.37 per hour

Position Medical Receptionist

Open Date 7/29/2026

This position is currently accepting applications.