Front Desk

Job Summary: 

The Front Desk Receptionist will greet patients, activate patient files, and move patients through a pre-determined schedule of appointments at a physician's office. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Welcomes patients and visitors to the medical office by greeting patients and visitors in person and on the telephone and answering inquiries or referring questions to other staff members. 
• Schedules appointments for the physicians and physician assistant to optimize patient satisfaction, provider time and most effective use of examining and treatment rooms. Prepares a daily schedule of examinations for each provider. 
• Retrieves patient files from cabinet, checks for correct sequence of papers, inserts new patient record forms, and places files in sequence for physician examination or treatment.  
• Endeavors to keep patients on schedule by reminding provider of service delays. 
• Assists ill or distraught patients as necessary. Telephones taxis or family members when necessary for transportation. 
• Maintains reception area in a neat and orderly condition. 
• Assists patients with insurance papers and billing questions. 
• Opens and sorts office mail. Delivers outgoing mail to the post office at end of day. 
• Participates in the medical office emergency routine when required. Summons ambulance or EMS or assists other staff members as needed. 

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Personality and demeanor to deal with the public and assist ill or distraught patients. 
• Basic office skills such as typing and filing. 
• Good organizational skills. 

Education and Experience: 

• High school graduate or equivalent required. 
• Graduate of a certified medical office training course preferred. 
• Previous experience in clinical setting preferred.

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.