What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Receptionist position at Stony Brook Administrative Services?
This is an opening for the front desk of a busy practice. You are the first point of contact with the patients.
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform all necessary receptionist duties including answering, screening and
- Routing of phone calls. Take appropriate messages and ensure the proper delivery of those messages.
- Be polite and courteous at all times.
- Be able to triage phone calls and determine if urgent, give call to physician or nurse immediately.
- Greet and register each patient as they arrive.
- Verify patient demographics and insurance information into the EMR.
- Collect any necessary co-payments.
- Notify the provider/staff of patients' arrival.
- Schedule patient appointments.
- Schedule any services or procedures as needed.
- Maintain/prepare patient charts and physician schedule.
- Open and close office, if needed.
- Ensure HIPAA & OSHA guidelines are followed at all times.
Category
Medical Receptionist
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Location
Stony Brook Extended Care - Internal Medicine
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Position Requirements
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- Understanding of various insurance plans and the need for authorization/referrals.
- Computer and/or EMR experience.
- At least one year of prior work experience in a medical office.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Attention to detail.
Physical Demands:
Medical Receptionists must be able to sit for long periods of time, and must have manual dexterity to work computer systems and keyboard. It is reasonable to anticipate lifting 10 -15 pounds in any given day.
Shift
Days
Tags
Salary Range
$19.51-$24.37 per hour
Position
Medical Receptionist
Open Date
7/8/2026
Salary : $20 - $24