Medical Receptionist

Job Summary

We are seeking a professional and dependable Medical Receptionist for a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity in Shreveport, LA. This role is ideal for an experienced medical front desk professional who enjoys helping patients, supporting clinical teams, and keeping daily office operations organized in a busy healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
• Greet patients and visitors, verify information, and assist with check-in and check-out processes.
• Schedule patient appointments and staff meetings while maintaining accurate calendars.
• Create, update, and maintain patient records, documentation, and office information.
• Communicate clearly with patients, providers, and office staff in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Provide general administrative support to help ensure smooth daily office operations.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $14.00 to $16.00 per hour, based on experience.
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday.
• Job type: Temp-to-hire.
• No weekends.
• Supportive, professional team environment.
• Opportunities for training and career growth.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage front desk reception duties in a medical office environment.
• Support patient scheduling, check-in, check-out, and record updates.
• Handle incoming phone calls and route messages accurately.
• Provide administrative support to patients, providers, and office staff.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a medical receptionist, medical front desk, or healthcare administrative support role.
• Strong customer service skills with a professional and patient-focused communication style.
• Able to maintain accurate patient information, records, schedules, and office documentation.
• Comfortable answering multi-line phones and managing multiple priorities in a busy office setting.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and organizational skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, providers, and internal team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a clinic, physician office, hospital department, or healthcare services environment.
• Familiarity with appointment scheduling systems, electronic medical records, or patient management software.
• Interest in long-term growth within a healthcare office or medical administrative career path.