Front Desk Medical Receptionist (Dermatology)

Medical Receptionist

Anne Arundel Dermatology is seeking a professional, friendly, and detail-oriented Medical Receptionist to support our Tarpon Springs and Trinity location (Academic Alliance in Dermatology).

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This medical front desk role is essential to the day-to-day operations of the practice and the overall patient experience. The Front Desk Medical Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for patients and plays a key role in patient check-in and check-out, appointment scheduling, insurance verification, payment collection, and maintaining accurate electronic medical records (EMR).

Candidates with experience in a medical office, healthcare front desk, or dermatology practice are strongly preferred.

Academic Alliance in Dermatology, an affiliate of Anne Arundel Dermatology, has 20 locations throughout Southwest & Central Florida. For over 30 years, Academic Alliance in Dermatology has been providing patients with premier medical and cosmetic dermatology services. Led by renowned expert Dr. Panos Vasiloudes and backed by the most innovative and cutting-edge equipment, our team expertly diagnoses and treats a wide variety of dermatological conditions.

We are committed to continual training and education for our physicians and staff. We are on top of the latest developments in dermatology including ongoing research, emerging treatments, new drugs, and prevention methods. You can find more than just a job with Anne Arundel Dermatology. We believe in providing our new associates with intensive training and long-term career growth opportunities from within.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a friendly, professional, and detail-oriented Medical Receptionist to join our fast-paced dermatology practice. This front desk / medical front office role is responsible for patient check-in and check-out, scheduling appointments, answering phones, verifying insurance, and collecting payments. The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, enjoys working with patients, and can multitask in a busy medical office environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Greet and check in patients in a professional and welcoming manner
• Manage patient scheduling, appointment confirmations, and referrals
• Answer and screen calls using a multi-line phone system
• Enter and update patient demographics and insurance information in the electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Verify insurance eligibility and review patient charts for accuracy
• Collect copays, balances, and patient payments
• Check out patients and schedule follow-up appointments
• Maintain smooth front office operations and patient flow
• Scan, upload, and distribute medical records, faxes, and correspondence
• Respond promptly to patient messages and internal communication
• Assist with basic billing and insurance-related questions
• Help maintain office and product inventory; place supply orders as needed
• Perform end-of-day duties including reports and payment reconciliation (when assigned)
• Support clinical and administrative staff as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1 to 3 years of recent experience as a Medical Receptionist, Medical Front Desk, or Healthcare Receptionist preferred
• Experience working in a medical office, clinic, surgical practice, or dermatology office preferred
• Prior dermatology experience strongly preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent customer service and patient communication skills
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy practices
• Ability to multitask and manage a high-volume front desk environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced medical office setting
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy in data entry
• Experience using a multi-line phone system
• Proficient with standard office equipment (computer, scanner, copier, fax)
• EMR/EHR experience required (such as EMA, ModMed, Epic, or similar systems)
• Fluent in English (bilingual skills a plus, if applicable)
• Ability to alphabetize and maintain organized medical records and files
• Willingness to travel to nearby office locations for coverage when needed

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting with occasional standing, bending, and reaching
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and office equipment
• Vision and hearing sufficient for computer work and telephone communication
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds

Licensure/Certifications/Education

Full time employees (defined as regularly working at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance – effective 1st of the month after date of start
• Short-term and long-term disability, Voluntary life (employee, spouse, and child), Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity – Effective the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Company provided Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement Savings account
• Employee discount on cosmetic services and products