Seasonal Medical Receptionist - Fast, Friendly Patient Care

Summit Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health is seeking a Seasonal Medical Receptionist to warmly welcome patients at CityMD locations. You will register patients, coordinate appointments, and ensure timely patient turnaround while handling paperwork and inquiries with urgency and kindness.

The role requires a High School Degree or GED, experience in high-volume service, excellent communication, and the ability to interact with physicians and staff. Bilingual skills may be required depending on site location.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required
• Experience in high-volume/high-intensity service environments preferred
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and a team player
• Computer proficiency and fast keyboarding (55 wpm)
• Flexible/adaptable to evolving environment
• Passion for helping others in healthcare
• Ability to interact effectively with physicians, patients and staff
• Bilingual skills based on site location

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients
• Coordinate patient intake and other appointments
• Enter/update patient information in the system
• Assist patients with paperwork
• Scan, update and file medical records
• Answer phone calls promptly and politely
• Process insurance information and verify eligibility (liaise with Billing)
• Handle cash and co-payments accurately
• Provide outstanding customer service to every patient
• Inform site manager of waiting room wait times and inquiries

Skills

High-volume service

Verbal & written communication

Detail-oriented

Typing speed

Bilingual (site based)

Team player

Adaptable to change

Education

High School Degree or GED

Tools

Computer proficiency (55 wpm)

Job description

Summit Health is seeking a Seasonal Medical Receptionist to warmly welcome patients at CityMD locations. You will register patients, coordinate appointments, and ensure timely patient turnaround while handling paperwork and inquiries with urgency and kindness.

The role requires a High School Degree or GED, experience in high-volume service, excellent communication, and the ability to interact with physicians and staff. Bilingual skills may be required depending on site location.