Job Title: Medical Receptionist
Job Description
The Medical Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for patients and visitors, creating a welcoming and efficient front‑office experience. This role is responsible for greeting patients, managing check‑in and check‑out processes, scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, and maintaining accurate patient records. The Medical Receptionist also supports providers and clinical staff by coordinating patient flow and ensuring that administrative operations run smoothly. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced healthcare environment are essential.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
- Answer and route phone calls; respond to patient inquiries
- Schedule, confirm, and manage appointments
- Check in and check out patients; verify insurance information
- Collect co‑pays and process payments
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records
- Coordinate with medical staff to support patient flow
- Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, and data entry
- Other duties as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior medical office or customer service experience preferred
- Strong organization, communication, and computer skills
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems is a plus
Schedule:
100% onsite 745am-5pm Mon-Fri, no weekends or holidays
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portsmouth, NH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Portsmouth,NH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.
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