Medical Receptionist

trinityhealth; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits from day 1

Career growth potential

Mission driven team environment

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group is seeking a Medical Receptionist / Business Services Rep to join our OBGYN team in Watertown, CT. You will greet patients, answer calls, schedule appointments, register patients, verify insurance and handle billing tasks to support smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, experience in a medical office or billing, strong keyboard skills, and proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a medical office or billing preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office; accurate typing skills.
• Knowledge of patient billing and medical terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and communicate professionally in person or by phone.
• Answer phones, transfer calls, and schedule appointments per protocols.
• Register patients, verify insurance, collect copays, and manage pre-authorizations.
• Process referrals, fax handling, and provide clerical support to providers.

Skills

Customer service

Medical office experience

Insurance verification

Keyboard skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group is looking for a Medical Receptionist / Business Services Rep to join our OBGYN team located in Watertown .

The Business Services Representative is responsible for ensuring patient flow within the practice by performing all business functions such as greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, patient registration, insurance verification, copay and point of service collections, pre-certifications, prior authorizations, referrals, chart prep, manage incoming and outgoing faxes as well as provide clerical support to providers and staff.

What you will do:

• Greets and communicates with patients via phone or in person in a courteous and professional manner identifying themselves and their department.
• Answers telephones in a timely, courteous, and professional manner utilizing appropriate scripting.
• Processes calls to ensure patients are transferred to the appropriate staff member/provider in a timely manner.
• Schedules patient appointments based on department protocols to maximize provider productivity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience within a medical office or billing department preferred. Knowledge of patient billing and medical terminology preferred
• Excellent keyboard skills. Requires proficiency in a Windows based computer environment and Microsoft Office products. Accuracy and dependability required.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Day Shift. Hours may vary
• Great benefits effective day 1!
• Mission Driven Team environment
• Career growth and advancement potential

Facility Information

We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.