Medical Receptionist: Patient Access & Scheduling

Allied Digestive Health; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Voluntary benefits

Time-off benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Long Island Gastroenterology Specialists in Wantagh, NY seeks a Full Time Medical Receptionist 1. You will greet patients, verify insurance, schedule appointments, and manage patient records with strict confidentiality.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with EHR systems, and the ability to handle billing basics while supporting efficient clinic operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a receptionist or customer service role, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Basic proficiency with computer systems and electronic health record (EHR) software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Certification as Medical Receptionist or related program is a plus.
• Experience with Epic, Cerner or Meditech preferred.
• Bilingual abilities, especially Spanish or other common US languages.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients upon arrival, verifying personal and insurance information.
• Schedule, reschedule, and confirm patient appointments using EHR systems.
• Answer incoming calls promptly and direct inquiries as needed.
• Maintain and update patient records with confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Collect co-payments and process billing information as required.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to manage patient flow and minimize wait times.
• Prepare and distribute patient forms and informational materials.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, and managing correspondence.

Skills

Greet patients

Appointment scheduling

Phone support

EHR proficiency

Billing basics

Record management

Documentation

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Meditech

Job description

Long Island Gastroenterology Specialists in Wantagh, NY seeks a Full Time Medical Receptionist 1. You will greet patients, verify insurance, schedule appointments, and manage patient records with strict confidentiality.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with EHR systems, and the ability to handle billing basics while supporting efficient clinic operations.