Patient-Focused Medical Front Desk Specialist

Central Jersey Medical Center; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Jersey Medical Center is seeking a FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST to support patient flow at the Perth Amboy location. Responsibilities include scheduling, patient check-in, data entry, and ensuring confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

The role supports frontline operations, answers calls, and helps verify insurance information while coordinating with providers’ schedules to optimize patient visits.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of clerical/office support experience preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain strict confidentiality per CJMC policies and HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate and reschedule patient appointments.
• Greet patients in a prompt, pleasant, and helpful manner.
• Maintain current information on providers’ schedules.
• Answer phones, screen calls, and provide information as needed.
• Verify insurance information and collect required demographics.
• Assist with chart preparation for new patients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Team player

Computer literacy

Data entry

Job description

Central Jersey Medical Center is seeking a FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST to support patient flow at the Perth Amboy location. Responsibilities include scheduling, patient check-in, data entry, and ensuring confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

The role supports frontline operations, answers calls, and helps verify insurance information while coordinating with providers’ schedules to optimize patient visits.