Medical Receptionist

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Receptionist

Location:
Poughkeepsie, NY
Employment Type:
Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire
Pay Rate:
$20.00 per hour
Schedule:
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Important Travel Requirement-
This position is based in Poughkeepsie, NY, but candidates must be able to travel to the Newburgh and Kingston offices as needed throughout the week.

Job Overview:
We are seeking a professional and customer-focused Medical Receptionist to support a busy healthcare practice serving multiple Hudson Valley locations. This role is responsible for creating a positive patient experience while ensuring the efficient operation of front desk, scheduling, and administrative functions.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing patient interaction with administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced medical environment.

Medical Receptionist Responsibilities:

• Welcome patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Answer incoming calls and assist with appointment scheduling
• Verify patient demographics, insurance information, and medical records
• Update and maintain electronic health records (EHR)
• Collect co-pays and process patient payments accurately
• Prepare, organize, and maintain patient charts and documentation
• Coordinate with providers and clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow
• Manage incoming and outgoing communications, including email and fax correspondence
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area
• Follow HIPAA guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality

Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience in a medical office, healthcare administration, or medical reception role preferred
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Experience scheduling appointments and managing multiple priorities
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EHR) systems preferred
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Strong organizational and data-entry skills
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between office locations as needed

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Full-time weekday schedule
• Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential
• Hands-on experience in a healthcare environment
• Opportunity to support multiple medical offices across the Hudson Valley
• Collaborative and patient-focused team culture

Apply Now!
If you have experience in medical reception, healthcare administration, patient scheduling, or front desk operations, apply today for immediate consideration for this Medical Receptionist opportunity in Poughkeepsie, NY.

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Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions offers job seekers and employers the most complete, leading-edge employment services in the Hudson Valley.

Whether you are looking for employment opportunities, quality employees or off-site personnel services such as payroll, employee benefits or risk management, we are experts in meeting the needs of workers and companies across the Hudson Valley!

Company Description

Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions offers job seekers and employers the most complete, leading-edge employment services in the Hudson Valley.\r\n\r\nWhether you are looking for employment opportunities, quality employees or off-site personnel services such as payroll, employee benefits or risk management, we are experts in meeting the needs of workers and companies across the Hudson Valley!