Medical Receptionist (Per Diem)

An outpatient healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Receptionist (Per Diem) in Hamilton, NY. This role supports front-desk operations in a family health center setting, including patient check-in, scheduling, insurance verification, and general administrative support.

About the Opportunity:

• Shift: Day shift
• Schedule: Per diem; Monday through Friday, July 9-16, September 15-17, October 1-31
• Hours: Standard business
• Setting: Outpatient clinic throughout Hamilton and neighboring towns

Responsibilities:

• Greet and check in patients in a professional and timely manner
• Complete patient registration and verify demographic and insurance information
• Schedule appointments, follow-ups, and referrals
• Manage calendars, cancellations, and no-shows
• Answer phones, route calls, and provide general information to patients and visitors
• Prepare patient charts and support providers with administrative tasks
• Collect co-pays, process payments, and maintain the cash drawer
• Coordinate patient flow, communicate delays, and participate in daily workflow huddles

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of medical receptionist or similar outpatient experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience with scheduling and insurance verification
• Strong patient-facing communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting

Desired Skills:

• Medical receptionist certification
• Experience with MEDENT or other EMR systems