Medical Receptionist

Company: New York Ophthalmology
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Medical receptionist needed for a busy ophthalmology office in the Bronx and Washington Heights area. Welcomes and greets all patients and visitors, in person or over the phone. Answer the phone while maintaining proper phone etiquette. Responsible for keeping the reception area clean and organized Registers new patients and updates existing patient demographics by collecting detailed patient information including patients and clinical staff. Facilitates patient flow by notifying provider of patient's arrival being aware of delays and communicating with patients and clinical staff. Responds to patients or prospective patients and visitors in a courteous manner. Keeps medical office supplies adequately stocked by anticipating inventory needs, placing orders and monitoring office equipment. Follows HIPPA rules and guidelines to protect patient privacy/confidentiality including securing and protecting health information by not leaving in plain sight and logging off the computer before leaving it unattended. Job Type - Full Time Candidate must be a team player, able to work in a fast-paced environment, must be computer literate/EMR. A pleasant personality with a clean and neat appearance is a must. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour COVID-19 considerations: To keep our Medical Receptionists as safe as possible we have installed plastic shields around the front desk and provide masks, & hand sanitizer.

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