Medical Receptionist Front Desk

Chesapeake Specialty Care; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance option

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Receptionist/Front Desk Representative to join their team. The role involves registering patients, scheduling appointments, and assisting with insurance inquiries across multiple locations. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with previous front desk experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid time off and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1-year medical front desk/receptionist experience.
• Good communication skills and ability to assist patients.

Responsibilities

• Register, check in, and check out patients.
• Schedule appointments and collect copays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly reception area.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Basic office skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a certified medical office training course

Job description

Medical Receptionist/Front Desk Representative

Chesapeake ENT, a division of Chesapeake Specialty Care has an opening for a Medical Receptionist/Front Desk position.

This position requires travel between up to 4 locations: Owings Mills, Rosedale, Columbia, and/or Westminster. The hours of work are varied Monday through Friday, but between business hours of 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM in 8-hour shifts with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. No weekends.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Register, check in, and check out patients.
• Schedule appointments.
• Collect copays and patient balances.
  
• Assist patients with insurance documents and billing questions.
• Ensure that patients have completed all necessary paperwork.
• Scan and enter referrals.
  
• Assist with pulling charts and filing paperwork.
• Maintain reception area in a neat and orderly condition.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Preferred 1-year medical front desk/receptionist experience.
• Basic office skills such as typing and filing.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Personality and demeanor to deal with the public and assist ill, older, or distraught patients.

Education/Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a certified medical office training course preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance option
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)