Medical Receptionist
- Philadelphia, PA, United States
$19 to $20 USD / hour
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- $19 to $20 USD / hour
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- English
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Original job description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Receptionist to support daily patient-facing operations located in the Greater Philadelphia Region. This long-term contract position focuses on coordinating appointments, welcoming patients, and maintaining complete and accurate information within the practice management system. The ideal Medical Receptionist candidate brings strong front desk experience, sound communication skills, and a careful approach to handling demographic and insurance details.
What you get to do every single day:
- Welcome patients at the front desk and provide courteous assistance throughout the check-in process.
- Arrange, adjust, and confirm appointments while helping keep provider schedules organized and up to date.
- Enter new patient records and update existing profiles in NextGen with a high level of accuracy.
- Review demographic and insurance information with patients to ensure complete and current documentation.
- Maintain reliable scheduling and registration records by checking entries for consistency and completeness.
- Respond to routine front office inquiries by phone or in person and direct patients to the appropriate resource when needed.
- Support smooth reception area operations by preparing documentation and coordinating patient flow.
- Apply basic medical terminology when communicating appointment details and front office information.
- Prior experience in a medical reception, patient scheduling, or healthcare front desk role.
- Working knowledge of patient check-in procedures and appointment coordination.
- Familiarity with NextGen or a comparable electronic practice management or registration system.
- Ability to verify insurance and demographic details accurately and efficiently.
- Strong communication and customer service skills in a clinical or patient-facing setting.
- Basic understanding of medical terminology relevant to front office responsibilities.
- High attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and data entry.
Interested candidates should reach out to Tori Gill at 215.568.4580 and reference JO# 03720-0013538494