Medical Receptionist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Medical Receptionist to support a busy oncology practice on a short-term contract assignment. This onsite opportunity is expected to last 2 weeks and is ideal for someone who can step into a front office setting with confidence and provide excellent service to patients and staff. The person in this role will help keep daily reception and scheduling activities organized while ensuring a welcoming and efficient check-in experience.

Responsibilities:
• Welcome patients upon arrival, confirm appointments, and guide them through the check-in and check-out process.
• Coordinate daily patient scheduling, including booking visits, updating calendars, and helping manage changes to appointments.
• Handle front desk operations by answering calls, responding to routine questions, and directing inquiries appropriately.
• Collect and review intake information to help maintain accurate patient documentation before appointments.
• Support medical records tasks by organizing, updating, and filing patient information in the appropriate system.
• Maintain a well-organized reception area and contribute to smooth office flow throughout the day.
• Communicate clearly with clinical and administrative team members to help ensure timely patient service.

• Previous experience in a medical reception, front office, or similar patient-facing administrative role.

• Working knowledge of patient scheduling processes and general reception responsibilities in a clinical setting.

• Familiarity with patient check-in and check-out procedures.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a detail-oriented, service-oriented approach.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks accurately in a fast-paced office environment.

• Experience working with electronic systems for scheduling or medical records is preferred.