Medical Receptionist
Company: EyenamicsNY
Location: New York City
Posted on: January 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Medical Receptionist – Ophthalmology (FT, M-F,
$22-26/hr) Forest Hills, Queens | Full-Time | ASAP Start Date |
Near Public Transportation Join our thriving ophthalmology practice
in Forest Hills, where we've been providing exceptional eye care to
our community for over 22 years. We're looking for a professional,
detail-oriented medical receptionist to be the welcoming face of
our practice and support our patient-focused team. This is an
excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive
environment with competitive pay and benefits. Compensation &
Schedule: $22-26/hour based on experience and qualifications
Full-time, on-site position Monday-Friday hours, no weekends,
occasional evenings Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan Paid time off
(PTO) Additional benefits available Professional development
opportunities Key Responsibilities: Greet patients warmly and
manage check-in/check-out processes Handle multi-line phone system,
schedule appointments, and address patient inquiries Process
insurance verifications, authorizations, and patient registration
Maintain accurate patient records in electronic medical records
(EMR) system Collect co-pays and assist with billing procedures
Coordinate patient flow and support clinical staff with
administrative tasks Ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain
confidentiality of patient information Qualifications: Must Have: 2
years professional office experience with administrative duties
(medical offices, corporate settings, or professional services)
Strong software skills with databases, scheduling systems, or EMR
platforms (we use EyeMD EMR and Open PM) Excellent customer service
and professional communication skills Understanding of confidential
information handling and HIPAA/PHI requirements High school diploma
or equivalent Strongly Preferred: Medical office or healthcare
administrative experience EMR systems experience (Epic, Cerner,
Athenahealth, NextGen) Insurance verification and billing knowledge
Medical terminology familiarity Bilingual abilities
(English/Spanish) Ready to Apply? Submit your résumé along with a
brief note describing: Your EMR or database software experience A
specific example of excellent customer service you've provided What
interests you about working in ophthalmology We'll train you on
ophthalmic specifics if you bring strong office fundamentals. We
respond quickly to qualified candidates and look forward to hearing
from professional, experienced applicants. We are an equal
opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified
candidates.
Keywords: EyenamicsNY, Camden , Medical Receptionist, Administration, Clerical , New York City, New Jersey
