Medical Receptionist - Full Time - Primary Care Southford

Griffin Health; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Health in Derby, Connecticut is seeking a Medical Receptionist for its Primary Care Southford site to provide front-desk coverage, schedule appointments, verify patient information, enter charges and payments, and support office operations. The role requires a High School diploma and five years of experience in a medical office, with knowledge of medical terminology and billing processes.

This full-time, on-site position offers stability within a not-for-profit health system that

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide office coverage for outpatient practice sites and coordinate all office activities.
• Enter charges and payments and support clerical tasks.
• Float to other GFP offices as needed.

Skills

Front desk

Medical terminology

Billing

Credentialing

Insurance

Education

High School diploma

Some college

Job description

Medical Receptionist - Full Time - Primary Care Southford

Job Category : Administrative/Clerical

Requisition Number : MEDIC006007

• Posted : October 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $16.94 USD to $27.11 USD

Locations

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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.

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/bookeeping, insurance plans etc.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

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

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