Medical Receptionist - Full Time - Podiatry

Griffin Health Brand; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Health in Derby, Connecticut is seeking a reliable office receptionist to support outpatient practice sites. You will coordinate office activities, provide clerical support, and enter charges and payments, ensuring smooth daily operations.

Requires a High School diploma and five years of medical office experience with knowledge of medical terminology, transcription, credentialing, billing and insurance plans. Occasional float to other GFP offices may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; some college preferred.
• Five years experience in a medical office environment with knowledge of terminology, transcription, credentialing, billing and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides office coverage for outpatient practice sites and coordinates all office activities.
• Offers clerical support and serves as office receptionist; enters charges and payments.
• May float to other GFP offices as needed.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma

Some college

Tools

Billing software

Medical transcription

Job description

Griffin 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.

*Additional responsibilities as needed.

*Required to float to other GFP offices/locations based on business need.

EDUCATION: High School diploma required; some college preferred.

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