Medical Receptionist

This Medical Receptionist role supports the front desk operations of a busy outpatient setting in Queens. The position focuses on creating a professional first impression while helping patients move through check-in, registration, and checkout processes efficiently. Typical duties include greeting visitors, confirming basic demographic and insurance information, answering incoming calls, scheduling and rescheduling appointments, handling messages for clinical staff, collecting forms, and maintaining organized records. The role may also involve verifying paperwork, directing patients to the appropriate area, and keeping the reception area orderly throughout the day. Strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and comfort using computer-based scheduling and office systems are important. Prior experience in a medical office, reception, or administrative support setting is preferred, along with good communication and the ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment. This work is generally performed at a front desk and may require sitting, occasional standing, and light lifting of office materials. The schedule is full time and may include standard weekday hours with possible variation based on office needs.