Medical Receptionist

Role: Medical Receptionist

Location: Hoboken, NJ 07030

• Pay Rate: $19 to $20 per hour
• Employment Type: Contract-to-hire

Schedule

• Four 10-hour shifts per week
• Clinic hours: 7:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m., including a lunch break

Current rotating schedule:

• Monday through Thursday one week
• Tuesday through Friday the following week

Must-Haves

• 6 to 12 months of Medical Receptionist or healthcare front-office experience
• Experience learning multiple systems/EMR – Currently on Athena but moving to proprietary
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, patient-facing environment
• Strong multitasking, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurately document patient interactions
• Comfort using Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace
• STRONG PLUS: Pediatrics experience

Job Description

An employer is seeking a Medical Receptionist to join a specialty healthcare clinic in Hoboken, NJ. This individual will support front-office operations by assisting patients before and after appointments, scheduling visits, updating EMR records, processing payments, and ensuring a positive patient experience. The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Greet patients and families and provide excellent customer service
• Complete patient check-in and check-out activities
• Schedule, confirm, and reschedule appointments as needed
• Verify and update patient demographics, insurance, and EMR records
• Process patient payments and assist with billing-related tasks
• Support new patient intake and record creation
• Follow up on tests, procedures, forms, and patient communications
• Prepare for upcoming clinic schedules and maintain front-office organization
• Assist with general administrative projects and clinic support as needed