Temporary Front Desk Receptionist- Mornings

Mercer University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University in Atlanta seeks a Temporary Front Desk Receptionist- Mornings to handle front-office tasks for the Mercer Physical Therapy clinic. You will greet patients, sign in/out, answer phones, collect payments, and keep the front area tidy.

The role supports HIPAA compliance and daily clinic operations under supervision of the Clinic Director. Eligible students are Federally funded Work Study recipients; the shift runs 8:30–12:30, 20 hours weekly, from 02/16/2026 to 05/14/2027.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Strong customer service skills and organizational/multitasking abilities.
• Computer literate: Excel, Microsoft Office, internet.
• Experience operating printers/scanners/copiers/fax and loading data into EMR.
• Knowledge of insurance verification and authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Greet and sign in/out patients; manage front desk workflow.
• Answer clinic phones and process payments.
• Maintain front office cleanliness and stock treatment areas.
• Assist in equipment cleaning and laundry organization daily.
• Schedule patient appointments and verify insurance as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

EMR system

Job description

Temporary Front Desk Receptionist- Mornings

Job Family: Student Work Study Department: Physical Therapy Supervisor: Tami Phillips Job Title: Temporary Front Desk Receptionist- Mornings

The Front Desk Receptionist for Mercer's physical therapy clinic, Mercer Physical Therapy, will be responsible for administrative activities of the clinic under the supervision of the Clinic Director.

Responsibilities include greeting and signing in/out of patients/clients, answering clinic phone(s), collecting payments, maintaining cleanliness of front office area, assisting in cleaning equipment and stocking patient care areas, and scheduling patients for initial and follow-up appointments. The Front Desk Receptionist will assist in verifying insurance benefits and authorizations, and other tasks as delegated by the Clinic Director or Department Chair.

For more information on Mercer Physical Therapy, please see https://chp.mercer.edu/academics-departments/physical-therapy/mercer-physical-therapy-clinic/.

Maintaining patient confidentiality (HIPAA compliance).

Hours are 8:30-12:30pm Monday through Friday and is a temporary position pending hire of full-time staff.

Requirements

Open only to those awarded as Federal Work Study by Financial Planning Office.

High School Diploma/GED

Strong customer service skills, excellent organizational and multitasking skills. Be computer literate including: Excel, Microsoft Office software, internet. Ability to operate printer, scanner, copier, fax, digital camera, and download information to an electronic medical record. Ability to gain a working knowledge of the electronic medical record system used in the clinic. Ability to gain a working knowledge of insurance verification and authorization processes. Ability to clean equipment and organize laundry into treatment rooms daily. Ability to maintain a tidy front office environment.

Pay Rate: $10.00/hour to $15.00/hour. Individuals with prior medical front office experience are eligible for higher pay range.

Scheduled Hours: 20

Start Date: 02/16/2026

End Date: 05/14/2027

Mercer Student Employment – About Us

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.