Medical Receptionist - Full Time - Shelton Locations

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

Job summary

Griffin Health in Shelton, CT is seeking a Medical Receptionist for a full-time position at outpatient practice sites. You will coordinate office activities, provide clerical support, and serve as the first point of contact for patients, entering charges and payments.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma (some college preferred) and at least five years of experience in a medical office, with knowledge of medical terminology, transcription, credentialing, billing, and insurance plans.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; some college preferred.
• Five years’ experience in a medical office environment including medical terminology, transcription, credentialing, billing/bookkeeping, and insurance plans.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical terminology

Billing/Bookkeeping

Transcription

Credentialing

Office administration

Clerical support

Education

High School diploma

Some college preferred

Job description

Medical Receptionist - Full Time - Shelton Locations

Job Category: Administrative/Clerical

• Full-Time

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.

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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