Medical Receptionist
- Kingston, NY
- Full Time - Days
- Clinical Support
- Additional Language: Spanish Preferred
- Req #: 21468
- Posted: July 9, 2025
Summary
Pediatric Associates was founded in Hollywood, FL in 1955. The same clinician-led, evidence-based, medical home passion is a unifying driver for those who join Pediatric Associates Family of Companies. The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is a growing team of Pediatricians and Pediatric Care Teammates who are excited to be part of the first nationwide Pediatric Primary Care Medical Home. We further our uniqueness by ensuring the clinician voice is leading our medical home innovations.
Address: 63 Hurley Avenue Kingston NY 12401
Schedule: Monday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday & Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
1 Saturday every 8 weeks in our Poughkeepsie location 8:30AM-5:00PM
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Ensuring patient care goes smoothly, the Medical Receptionist primary responsibilities are checking patients in and out for their visit. Utilize various skills and tactics to determine patient needs including but not limited to speaking with them and listening to their questions and concerns. The Medical Receptionists goal is to ensure the patient's needs are met by liaising with medical staff, and family members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list may not include all the duties that may be assigned.
- Greeting and directing patients to examination rooms.
- Scheduling patient appointments and making reminder calls.
- Informing patients about delays and wait times.
- Update and verify patient information at every visit.
- Assist patients with filling out patient history forms, consent forms and payment contract forms.
- Receive and process credit card payments for medical services rendered.
- Answer, investigate and/or direct patient inquiries or complaints to the appropriate team leader or manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE: Previous experience working in a medical facility preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
N/A
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Great interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Honesty and integrity when dealing with internal and external parties.
- Exercises sound and efficient decision making.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortability with confidentiality associated with management and healthcare.
- Ability to multitask and delegate.
- Basic computer skills.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
- Non-Patient-facing
- Indoor office work environment
- Some occasional travel may be required.
- Full time during normal business hours
OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to wear PPE as required.
- Lift and carry approximately 15 lbs.
- Intact senses relevant to the role
The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
