Medical Receptionist - Neptune, NJ - AK 26-13085

Job Title: Medical Receptionist
Location: Neptune, NJ
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Monday – Friday | 40 Hours/Week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: No

Pay Rate: $19 – $20/hr

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview
We are seeking a Medical Receptionist to provide front-desk support, patient check-in/check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and administrative assistance.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Patient-facing experience required.

• Prior medical office, receptionist, or clerical experience preferred.

• Experience with patient check-in and check-out preferred.

• Strong communication, teamwork, accountability, and adaptability skills.

• Strong patient-service and interpersonal skills.

• English language proficiency required.

• Ability to travel to various practice locations and float as needed.

• Epic experience preferred.

• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors and provide professional front-desk support.

• Answer and direct phone calls while following HIPAA and office policies.

• Manage patient check-in, including demographics, insurance, referrals, and paperwork.

• Collect co-pays and outstanding balances and enter patient information accurately.

• Manage patient check-out, payments, charges, and follow-up appointments.

• Verify insurance eligibility and required referrals and authorizations.

• Maintain accurate patient records, files, and new patient folders.

• Support billing and financial duties, including cash receipts and credit card batches.

• Monitor office supplies and equipment and communicate supply needs.

• Provide excellent patient service and communicate concerns to the Practice Manager.

• Support the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

• Float to various practice locations as needed.