Patient-Focused Medical Receptionist (Temp-to-Perm)

Phaxis; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Health seeks a Medical Receptionist for a temporary to permanent position in Stony Brook, NY. You will answer, screen, and route calls, perform patient check-in/check-out using EMR, verify demographics and insurance, and collect payments.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 6 months of medical office experience or 1 year of clerical work, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Medical Office Administration program or 6 months receptionist or 1 year clerical experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Professional phone etiquette and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Answer, screen, and route incoming phone calls professionally.
• Perform patient check-in/check-out using EMR systems.
• Verify patient demographics and insurance information.
• Obtain patient signatures and ensure completion of required paperwork.
• Collect and process patient payments.
• Coordinate patient flow and communicate delays or scheduling updates.
• Schedule appointments, procedures, and additional services.
• Obtain referrals, authorizations, and eligibility verifications as needed.
• Maintain office supply inventory and communicate ordering needs.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance at all times.
• Provide occasional evening/weekend coverage when needed.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Dependable

Multitasking

Phone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Office Administration program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stony Brook Health seeks a Medical Receptionist for a temporary to permanent position in Stony Brook, NY. You will answer, screen, and route calls, perform patient check-in/check-out using EMR, verify demographics and insurance, and collect payments.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 6 months of medical office experience or 1 year of clerical work, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong communication.