Medical Receptionist FPP

Griffin Hospital; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Hospital in Derby, Connecticut, seeks a Medical Receptionist for Family Health Care. The role covers front-desk duties, appointment flow, and patient coordination in an outpatient setting.

Required: High School diploma; five years of medical office experience with terminology, transcription, credentialing, billing, and insurance knowledge. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Five years experience in managing in a medical office environment.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, transcription, credentialing, billing/bookkeeping, insurance plans.

Responsibilities

• Provides office coverage for outpatient practice sites by coordinating all office activities.
• Provides clerical support and serves as office receptionist.
• Enters charges and payments. Floating may be required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Billing/Bookkeeping

Credentialing

Transcription

Education

High School diploma

Some college

Tools

Billing software

Medical transcription software

Job description

Medical Receptionist, Family Health Care

Job Category : Administrative/Clerical

Requisition Number : MEDIC005976

• Posted : October 6, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare system in Derby, Connecticut, dedicated to person-centered, high-quality care for over 130,000 residents. Anchored by Griffin Hospital—a 160-bed acute care community teaching hospital and Planetree International’s flagship facility—Griffin Health emphasizes kindness, respect, and active patient engagement.

Recognized nationally and internationally for clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and social responsibility, Griffin has earned honors such as Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospital” list for the last 5 consecutive years, LOWN Institute’s top state ranking for outcomes, and Becker’s “100 Best Community Hospitals” designation, as well as Fortune'sMagazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For". The organization fosters a supportive, wellness-focused work environment with programs like Griffin AgeLess, empowering caregivers to thrive physically, emotionally, and professionally. Through innovation, community outreach, health education, and food-security initiatives, Griffin Health advances whole-person healing and strengthens the communities it serves.

Griffin’s suburban atmosphere offers an easy commute, away from congested cities with easy to find free parking. Employees can also take advantage of generous benefits and wellness programs that add distinct advantage in its employee compensation.

MAIN FUNCTION: Provides office coverage for outpatient practice sites by: coordinating all office activities; providing clerical support; and serving as office receptionist. Enters charges and payments. Floating may be required.

EDUCATION: High School diploma required; some college preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Five years experience in managing in a medical office environment including a working knowledge of medical terminology, transcription, credentialing, billing/bookeeping, insurance plans etc.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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