What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Receptionist/Allergy Coordinator position at Penn Medicine - Becker ENT & Allergy?
Penn Medicine - Becker ENT & Allergy is a fast-growing, multi-specialty practice with several locations throughout Philadelphia and Central and South Jersey. Our team includes otolaryngologists, audiologists, facial plastic surgeons, allergists, speech-language pathologists, and nurse practitioners. We provide specialized, patient-centered care for a wide range of ENT and allergy-related conditions.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a highly organized, motivated Medical Receptionist/Allergy Coordinator to join our South Jersey team. Primary office locations include Voorhees and Sewell, with occasional travel to additional sites as needed.
Position Summary
The Allergy Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring smooth daily operations of the allergy department. This position is ideal for someone with strong customer service skills who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and can effectively multitask while maintaining attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
Front Office & Administrative Duties:
- Patient check-in and check-out
- Answer and manage incoming phone calls
- Schedule follow-up appointments and manage outstanding orders
- Review provider schedules daily and correct scheduling errors
- Ensure AIT (Allergy Immunotherapy) patients are scheduled accurately
- Send weekly appointment reminders (including medication discontinuation reminders)
- Maintain referral tracker entries
- Sort and scan faxes daily
- Work closely with billing to resolve patient billing inquiries
- Maintain communication with pre-registration to prevent insurance or billing issues
Clinical & Coordination Support:
- Answer and manage daily clinical pool messages
- Assist with rooming patients (vital signs, height, weight, detailed intake)
- Provide scribing support as needed
- Track lab results and notify physicians upon finalization
- Manage biologic medication coordination:
- Call pharmacies to schedule deliveries
- Receive and properly store biologic deliveries
Office Operations:
- Communicate with pharmaceutical representatives and coordinate office lunches
- Maintain office cleanliness
- Clean break room daily
- Take out trash and recyclables as needed
- Ensure office supplies are consistently stocked
Qualifications
- Prior experience in a medical office (allergy, ENT, or specialty practice preferred)
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Comfortable working collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams
- Familiarity with EMR systems preferred
Why Join Us?
By joining Penn Medicine - Becker ENT & Allergy, you’ll become part of a supportive and growing practice that values teamwork, professionalism, and career development. We offer a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth within our expanding organization. We offer a competitive salary, excellent medical benefits, paid holidays, paid vacation time and a 401K plan.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Medical Receptionist: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Salary : $18 - $24