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