Job Description

Position: Medical Front Desk Receptionist

Pay Rate: $21/hr
Contract Length: 3-4-month contract with potential to convert

Location: Peabody, MA (Primary location_
*******Will need to be able to float between Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport when coverage is needed (estimated once a month or every other month - will reimburse for travel)

Office Hours: Monday -7am-3pm , T/TH 10-6, sometimes 10-7), W/F 8-4)
We are seeking a friendly, organized, and professional Medical Front Desk Receptionist to join our healthcare team. This role is the first point of contact for patients and visitors, responsible for creating a welcoming environment, efficiently managing administrative duties, and supporting smooth patient flow within the practice.
Key Responsibilities:

Greet patients and visitors warmly upon arrival.

Answer and route incoming calls in a professional manner.

Schedule, confirm, and reschedule patient appointments.

Check patients in and out, ensuring accurate and complete information is collected.

Verify patient insurance information and collect co-pays or outstanding balances.

Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Update and maintain electronic medical records (EMR) accurately.

Communicate with medical staff to coordinate patient care and resolve scheduling conflicts.

Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including faxes, emails, and mail.

Keep the reception area clean, organized, and stocked with necessary forms and supplies.
Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or medical office certification is a plus.

Prior experience in a medical office or front desk role preferred.

Familiarity with medical terminology and insurance verification processes.

Proficiency in using EMR systems (e.g., Epic, eClinicalWorks, Athenahealth).

Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills.

Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Strong attention to detail and a professional demeanor.

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office,

Similar Jobs

Plaza Premium Group

Lounge Attendant - DFW Airport Lounge Job at Plaza Premium Group

...Lounge Attendant needed for Airport Lounge DFW Airport Plaza Premium Lounge Pay: $20.00 per hour Hours: Morning or Evening Shift (Est 7am-11am -or- 7pm-11pm) Assuming part-time hours, however, full-time maybe available once new schedule is created....

Carpet City Flooring Center - Wausau

Account Specialist Job at Carpet City Flooring Center - Wausau

...Be Tech-Savvy: Effectively utilize tools such as email, CRM, and supporting software programs. Base Pay: $45,000/year On Target Earnings: $70,000-100,000/year Qualifications: Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. Proven success...

Montefiore Health System

Genetic Counselor Assistant (JR226617) Job at Montefiore Health System

...offer our associates, please click here. Overview The Genetic Counselor Assistant (GCA) supports genetic counselors and geneticists by... ...diverse patient population before, during, and after genetic counseling sessions. Responsibilities Pre-Appointment...

CRH

Distributor Operator Job at CRH

...re a family. APAC-Atlantic is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Participant. Job Summary... ...lots/driveways. This position consists of operating an asphalt distributor by applying specialized emulsions to roadways. The operator is...

Metric Bio

Clinical Research Coordinator Job at Metric Bio

...Metric Bio backed with a private equity backed clinical site network, who are growing rapidly! They are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) responsible for coordinating and managing clinical trials and research studies in accordance with regulatory requirements...

Medical Front Desk Receptionist Job at Vaco by Highspring, Peabody, MA

d2Q5Y2U4NDJKdlhWMTVTeUk2VnFBUzFXVGc9PQ==