Medical Receptionist (654468)

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Front Desk Receptionist to manage appointments and perform clerical tasks within a medical practice. The ideal candidate should have at least a high school diploma, strong customer service skills, and a desire to excel in a healthcare environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school degree required.
• One to two years of healthcare/medical practice experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terms is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for administrative/reception duties and appointment scheduling.
• Interact with patients, families, and insurance carriers.
• Maintain professional demeanor and patience under pressure.

Skills

Customer relations skills

Computer proficiency

Medical terminology knowledge

Communication skills

Patience and tolerance

Problem-solving initiative

Education

High school degree

Vocational training in medical reception and billing

Job description

The Front Desk Receptionist is a clerical staff position responsible for administrative/reception duties and appointment scheduling within the medical practice of Cardiovascular Specialists of Central Maryland, a practice pod of Johns Hopkins Regional Physicians LLC.

Shift:

Full Time (40 hours), day shift, no weekends

Education:

Minimum of a high school degree. Vocational training in medical reception and billing preferred.

Work Experience:

One to two years of healthcare/medical practice experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent customer relations skills for dealing with patients, families, physicians' offices, insurance carriers, and colleagues.
• Proficiency in computer use or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is desirable.
• Ability to operate a CRT keyboard and/or typewriter.
• Understanding of insurance regulations and billing procedures, including managed care and referral requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Patience, tolerance, and tact when dealing with people and under time pressure.
• Professional demeanor, attitude, and appearance.
• Initiative and assertiveness in problem-solving.

Why Receptionists love working at Johns Hopkins Regional Physicians

• Part of a global healthcare organization
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Free parking

Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and role scope. Salary discussions will occur during screening if the range is not specified.

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Diversity and inclusion are core values. We are committed to an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and contribute to equitable healthcare and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and affiliates are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status. We are also a drug-free workplace.