Temporary Front Desk Receptionist- Mornings

Job Title Temporary Front Desk Receptionist – Mornings Job Description The Front Desk Receptionist for Mercer's physical therapy clinic will be responsible for administrative activities of the clinic under the supervision of the Clinic Director. Responsibilities Greet and sign in/out patients/clients Answer clinic phone(s) Collect payments Maintain cleanliness of front office area Assist in cleaning equipment and stocking patient care areas Schedule patients for initial and follow‑up appointments Assist in verifying insurance benefits and authorizations Perform additional tasks as delegated by the Clinic Director or Department Chair Maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA compliance) Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Strong customer service skills Excellent organizational and multitasking skills Computer literate (Excel, Microsoft Office, internet) Can operate printer, scanner, copier, fax, digital camera, and download information to an electronic medical record Ability to gain a working knowledge of the clinic’s electronic medical record system Ability to gain a working knowledge of insurance verification and authorization processes Ability to clean equipment and organize laundry into treatment rooms daily Ability to maintain a tidy front office environment Open only to those awarded as Federal Work Study by the Financial Planning Office Pay & Hours Pay rate: $10.00 to $15.00 per hour (individuals with prior medical front office experience may receive higher compensation). Scheduled hours: 20 per week; 8:30 to 12:30 pm Monday through Friday; temporary position pending hire of full‑time staff. Start date: 02/16/2026; End date: 05/14/2027. Eligibility & Documentation In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency before beginning work. Required documents include a valid U.S. passport, certificate of U.S. citizenship, alien registration card with photograph, or two of the following: state driver’s license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mercer University