Medical Receptionist (Front Desk)

Anne Arundel Dermatology; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Employee discount on services

Job summary

Anne Arundel Dermatology is seeking a full-time Front Desk Receptionist for our North Atlanta practice in Suwanee, GA. You will manage check-ins/outs, scheduling, insurance verification, and daily admin tasks to ensure a positive patient experience.

The role requires strong customer service, detail orientation, and HIPAA compliance. Travel to nearby clinics may be required; mileage is reimbursed. 40-hour workweek with occasional coverage at Duluth location.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA standards.
• Experience using EMR/EHR is preferred.
• Comfortable with multi-line phone systems and office equipment.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Willing to travel to nearby locations for coverage.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Screen calls, schedule appointments, coordinate referrals.
• Take accurate and concise phone messages.
• Enter complete patient demographics when scheduling appointments.
• Review patient charts to ensure necessary information is present.
• Check patients in and out.
• Monitor reception area and communicate with patients as needed.
• Collect patient payments.
• Update product inventory and fulfill orders.
• Run end-of-day reports and balance totals as needed.
• Distribute reports to patient charts.
• Ensure messages, faxes, and communications are addressed promptly.
• Treat patients with dignity and professionalism.
• Assist other staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

HIPAA knowledge

EMR/EHR experience

Multi-line phones

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Office software

Job description

Overview

We're hiring a full-time Front Desk Receptionist to join our North Atlanta Dermatology practice in Suwanee, GA.This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, has strong customer service skills, and thrives in a fast-paced office environment.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) | Fridays (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

*Must be willing to provide coverage at our Duluth location as needed, with occasional travel to other nearby clinic locations based on staffing and operational needs (mileage reimbursement provided).

As a Front Desk Receptionist, you'll assist with patient check-in and check-out, appointment scheduling, insurance verification, and other daily administrative responsibilities while ensuring patients have a positive experience from arrival to departure.

Why join Anne Arundel Dermatology?

At Anne Arundel Dermatology we give exceptional care - to our patients and to each other. We are committed to continual training and education for our physicians and staff. We are on top of the latest developments in dermatology including ongoing research, emerging treatments, new medications and prevention methods. You can find more than just a job with Anne Arundel Dermatology. We believe in providing our new associates with intensive hands-on training and long-term career growth opportunities from within.

Founded 50+ years ago with a mission to provide the highest quality and full spectrum of medical, surgical, and esthetic skin care services to each and every one of its patients, Anne Arundel Dermatology has assembled the finest group of dermatologists in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern states. With 300+ clinicians and 110+ locations in 7 states, we’re thriving, growing, and looking to add talented individuals to our team!

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Greet patients in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Screen calls, schedule appointments, and coordinate referrals.
• Take accurate and concise phone messages.
• Enter complete patient demographics when scheduling appointments.
• Review patient charts to ensure required information and signatures are complete.
• Check patients in and out.
• Monitor patients in the reception area and communicate with them as needed.
• Collect patient payments.
• Update product inventory and fulfill inventory orders.
• Run end-of-day reports and balance payment totals when assigned closing duties.
• Distribute incoming reports and correspondence to patient charts.
• Ensure phone messages, faxes, and interdepartmental communications are addressed in a timely manner.
• Treat patients with dignity, empathy, and professionalism.
• Assist other staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA standards.
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) preferred.
• Comfortable using multi-line phone systems and standard office equipment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel to and provide coverage at nearby practice locations as needed.

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You:

• Enjoy creating a welcoming and positive experience for patients.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients and team members.
• Work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Are proactive, dependable, and willing to jump in where needed.
• Take pride in accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.

Licensure/Certifications/Education

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a customer-facing or customer service role required.
• 1+ years of recent experience as a Medical Receptionist in a clinical setting preferred.
• Previous dermatology experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, some standing, stooping and reaching.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard.
• Correctable vision to 20/20 and hearing within a normal range for telephone contacts.
• Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.

Benefits are offered to employees working 30+ hours per week:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance – effective 1st of the month after date of start
• Short-term and long-term disability, Voluntary life (employee, spouse, and child), Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity – Effective the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Company provided Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement Savings account
• Employee discount on cosmetic services and products