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Front Desk Medical Receptionist

Wayland Family & Sports Medicine
Wayland, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2026

Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and welcoming Front Desk Receptionist to join our healthcare team! This vital role serves as the first point of contact for patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring a positive experience from the moment they walk through our doors. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and a strong background in medical administrative support. You will be responsible for managing patient check-ins, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and maintaining accurate medical records—all while providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to quality patient care and streamline office operations with enthusiasm and professionalism. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK UNTIL 7pm EVERY OTHER MONDAY NIGHT

Duties

  • Greet patients and visitors warmly, creating a welcoming atmosphere that reflects our commitment to compassionate care
  • Manage patient check-in and check-out processes efficiently using eClinicalWorks
  • Schedule appointments accurately while coordinating with nursing staff to optimize daily workflow
  • Verify insurance coverage and benefits, including Medicare and other major providers, ensuring all documentation is complete and up-to-date
  • Collect and review patient information, updating medical records with precision while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy and data security
  • Answer multi-line phone systems professionally using proper phone etiquette; direct calls to the appropriate line.
  • Assist with insurance verification procedures
  • Maintain organized filing systems for medical records and documentation review processes; ensure compliance with medical office management standards
  • Handle intake procedures for new patients
  • Perform clerical tasks such as data entry using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) and faxes.
  • Support office management tasks including inventory management of office supplies

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Medical Receptionist or in a similar position in a medical office is highly desirable but not required
  • Strong knowledge of EMR/EHR system eClinicalWorks is a plus but not required
  • Excellent communication skills with professional phone etiquette
  • Solid understanding of HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality and security of patient information
  • Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
  • Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail in all clerical tasks
  • Strong organizational skills for filing medical records accurately and managing appointment schedules efficiently
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; additional certifications related to medical administration are advantageous

Join us in delivering outstanding patient service while supporting seamless clinic operations! This paid position offers an engaging work environment where your administrative expertise will directly impact patient care quality. We value energetic professionals committed to excellence in healthcare support services.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18

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