Front Desk Maternity Coverage

Temporary Front Desk Receptionist (Maternity Coverage)

Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (with occasional late evenings)

Employment Type: Temporary (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Placement Through: Ultimate Staffing

Payrate: $17/hr - $21/hr

Position Overview

A busy physician's office in Franklin Lakes, NJ is seeking a reliable and professional Front Desk Receptionist to provide maternity leave coverage. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a medical office setting, including insurance verification and prior authorizations, and will excel in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Answer multi-line phones, route calls, and take accurate messages
• Schedule, confirm, and manage patient appointments
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits
• Obtain and process prior authorizations for procedures and services
• Collect co-pays and maintain accurate patient records
• Handle patient check-in and check-out processes
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
• Provide general administrative support to the office and clinical staff

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a medical office or healthcare setting required
• Hands-on experience with insurance verification and prior authorizationsAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.