Medical Front Desk Receptionist - Float
About the role
Why Join Our Team? At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our communities. Our passionate team of expert oncologists, hematologists, and healthcare professionals work together to provide world-class cancer care close to home. By offering cutting-edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient-centered approach, we are redefining what’s possible in the fight against cancer and blood disorders. If you want to be part of a growing organization committed to healing, hope, and advanced care, join us and help make a meaningful impact! Medical Front Desk Receptionist - Float. Location: Suffolk County (Riverhead, Port Jefferson, Setauket, Southampton, & Patchogue). Hours: 5/8.5 hr shifts Mon-Fri (Between the hours of 7-7). Organization: New York Cancer and Blood Specialists (NYCBS).
Responsibilities
- Daily opening and closing procedures of the office.
- Welcome all patients and visitors by greeting them in a pleasant, professional manner.
- Assist in comforting patients and maintaining reception area.
- Answer telephones; respond to inquiries; resolve issues; schedule patient appointments.
- Collect co‑pays and balance total finances of the office on a daily basis.
- Assist patients with the completion of all necessary forms and documentation.
- Build and maintain patient records through the use of the practice EMR system.
- Build, monitor and maintain physician schedules according to suggested scheduling rubrics.
- Assist with the daily distribution of quality assurance surveys and prevention screenings.
- Monitor and respond to incoming messages from Care Team inboxes in collaboration with nurse.
- Monitor daily visit lists to ensure all patients who require appointments are scheduled appropriately.
- Protect patient privacy by adhering to the HIPAA confidentiality guidelines.
- Contribute to a team effort by smoothly transitioning into other related daily roles, as necessary.
- Maintain daily operations of the office by following standard policies and procedures.
- Perform tasks as assigned for special projects.
- Must be available to float to our Riverhead, East Moriches, Wading River, Rocky Point, Mt. Sinai, & Port Jefferson NYH offices.
Requirements
- High School diploma with at least 2 years of patient‑facing reception experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- 1 year of EMR experience preferred.
- Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to accept direction and work within a team concept.
- Strong customer service skills.
Benefits
- Health Insurance on day 1
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-term disability
- 401k Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 8 paid holidays (2 floating)
Pay
Starting at $24 per hour