Medical Receptionist - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Medical Receptionist - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
About the Medical Receptionist Role at Robert Half
Join Robert Half's esteemed network of healthcare professionals as a Medical Receptionist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This exciting short-term contract position offers the potential to become permanent, providing a gateway to stable healthcare administration careers. As the first point of contact for patients, you'll ensure seamless front desk operations in a dynamic medical office environment. Part-time hours make this role ideal for those seeking flexibility, though availability for some Saturdays is required to support patient needs. Robert Half, a leader in staffing solutions, connects top talent like you with rewarding opportunities in Baton Rouge's thriving healthcare sector. If you're personable, detail-oriented, and passionate about patient care, this Medical Receptionist job is your chance to shine.
Healthcare receptionists are in high demand in Baton Rouge, LA, where medical facilities seek reliable professionals to handle administrative duties. With Robert Half's support, you'll gain valuable experience, networking, and career advancement in medical office management.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Interaction and Front Desk Management
Your day begins with warmly greeting patients and visitors, creating a welcoming first impression that sets the tone for their visit. You'll manage the front desk area, keeping it organized and presentable while handling check-in and check-out processes with precision. Efficiently coordinate patient scheduling, resolving conflicts to optimize appointment flow and minimize wait times.
Administrative and Record-Keeping Duties
Maintain accurate patient records, upholding strict confidentiality standards and HIPAA compliance. Perform essential tasks like data entry, filing, scanning documents, and updating records in medical software systems. Answer inbound phone calls professionally, address inquiries, and route calls to the appropriate staff members.
Team Collaboration and Problem Resolution
Communicate seamlessly with medical staff to support office operations, providing updates on patient arrivals and schedules. Address patient concerns promptly with empathy and attention to detail, escalating complex issues as needed. Share office policies and procedures to educate visitors, ensuring a smooth experience for all.
Required Qualifications
To excel as a Medical Receptionist with Robert Half in Baton Rouge, bring these essential qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 1+ years in a medical receptionist, administrative, or customer service role preferred.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a friendly, patient-focused demeanor.
- Strong organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, EHR systems, and office software like Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
- Flexibility for part-time hours, including occasional Saturdays.
- Proven multitasking skills in fast-paced settings.
- Clear verbal and written communication.
No prior medical experience? Robert Half provides training resources to help you succeed.
Why Join Us at Robert Half?
Robert Half offers unparalleled benefits for Medical Receptionists in Baton Rouge, LA. Enjoy competitive pay at $13.50 per hour with the potential for full-time conversion and salary growth. Our part-time structure supports work-life balance, while the contract-to-permanent path builds long-term stability. Benefit from Robert Half's industry-leading career services, including resume building, interview coaching, and exclusive job alerts across Louisiana's healthcare market.
Work in Baton Rouge's vibrant medical community, contributing to patient care while advancing your administrative career. Gain hands-on experience in patient scheduling, records management, and front office operations—skills highly valued nationwide. Robert Half's reputation ensures top-tier placements, networking, and professional growth opportunities.
Ready to launch your Medical Receptionist career? Apply now through Robert Half and step into a role where your skills make a real difference. Keywords: Medical Receptionist jobs Baton Rouge LA, healthcare receptionist, front desk medical, Robert Half careers, part-time medical office jobs.
Locations
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Salary
25,000 - 32,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Patient Greeting and Customer Serviceintermediate
- Appointment Scheduling and Coordinationintermediate
- Patient Check-in/Check-out Processesintermediate
- Patient Records Managementintermediate
- HIPAA Compliance and Confidentialityintermediate
- Phone Handling and Inquiry Responseintermediate
- Administrative Data Entry and Filingintermediate
- Front Desk Organizationintermediate
- Effective Communicationintermediate
- Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolutionintermediate
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required (experience)
- Previous experience in medical office or receptionist role preferred (experience)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (experience)
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities (experience)
- Proficiency with medical office software and Microsoft Office (experience)
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA knowledge) (experience)
- Flexible availability including some Saturdays (experience)
- Personable, friendly demeanor with empathy for patients (experience)
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment (experience)
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology a plus (experience)
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and visitors warmly upon arrival, ensuring a detail-oriented and friendly first impression.
- Coordinate patient scheduling efficiently, managing appointments and resolving conflicts when necessary.
- Handle patient check-in and check-out processes with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Maintain and update patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with medical office standards.
- Answer phone calls, respond to inquiries, and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
- Assist with basic administrative tasks, such as filing, scanning, and data entry.
- Communicate effectively with medical staff to support smooth office operations.
- Ensure the front desk area remains organized and presentable at all times.
- Provide information on office policies and procedures to patients and visitors.
- Address patient concerns promptly and with attention to detail, escalating issues when required.
Benefits
- general: Opportunity to transition from short-term contract to permanent position
- general: Competitive hourly pay at $13.50/hour
- general: Part-time flexibility with potential for more hours
- general: Supportive team environment in a welcoming medical office
- general: Professional development through Robert Half's renowned staffing expertise
- general: Access to Robert Half's career resources and job placement services
- general: Build experience in healthcare administration field
- general: Work-life balance with part-time schedule
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Medical Receptionist - Careers at Robert Half
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Job Description
About the Medical Receptionist Role at Robert Half
Join Robert Half's esteemed network of healthcare professionals as a Medical Receptionist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This exciting short-term contract position offers the potential to become permanent, providing a gateway to stable healthcare administration careers. As the first point of contact for patients, you'll ensure seamless front desk operations in a dynamic medical office environment. Part-time hours make this role ideal for those seeking flexibility, though availability for some Saturdays is required to support patient needs. Robert Half, a leader in staffing solutions, connects top talent like you with rewarding opportunities in Baton Rouge's thriving healthcare sector. If you're personable, detail-oriented, and passionate about patient care, this Medical Receptionist job is your chance to shine.
Healthcare receptionists are in high demand in Baton Rouge, LA, where medical facilities seek reliable professionals to handle administrative duties. With Robert Half's support, you'll gain valuable experience, networking, and career advancement in medical office management.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Interaction and Front Desk Management
Your day begins with warmly greeting patients and visitors, creating a welcoming first impression that sets the tone for their visit. You'll manage the front desk area, keeping it organized and presentable while handling check-in and check-out processes with precision. Efficiently coordinate patient scheduling, resolving conflicts to optimize appointment flow and minimize wait times.
Administrative and Record-Keeping Duties
Maintain accurate patient records, upholding strict confidentiality standards and HIPAA compliance. Perform essential tasks like data entry, filing, scanning documents, and updating records in medical software systems. Answer inbound phone calls professionally, address inquiries, and route calls to the appropriate staff members.
Team Collaboration and Problem Resolution
Communicate seamlessly with medical staff to support office operations, providing updates on patient arrivals and schedules. Address patient concerns promptly with empathy and attention to detail, escalating complex issues as needed. Share office policies and procedures to educate visitors, ensuring a smooth experience for all.
Required Qualifications
To excel as a Medical Receptionist with Robert Half in Baton Rouge, bring these essential qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 1+ years in a medical receptionist, administrative, or customer service role preferred.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a friendly, patient-focused demeanor.
- Strong organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, EHR systems, and office software like Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
- Flexibility for part-time hours, including occasional Saturdays.
- Proven multitasking skills in fast-paced settings.
- Clear verbal and written communication.
No prior medical experience? Robert Half provides training resources to help you succeed.
Why Join Us at Robert Half?
Robert Half offers unparalleled benefits for Medical Receptionists in Baton Rouge, LA. Enjoy competitive pay at $13.50 per hour with the potential for full-time conversion and salary growth. Our part-time structure supports work-life balance, while the contract-to-permanent path builds long-term stability. Benefit from Robert Half's industry-leading career services, including resume building, interview coaching, and exclusive job alerts across Louisiana's healthcare market.
Work in Baton Rouge's vibrant medical community, contributing to patient care while advancing your administrative career. Gain hands-on experience in patient scheduling, records management, and front office operations—skills highly valued nationwide. Robert Half's reputation ensures top-tier placements, networking, and professional growth opportunities.
Ready to launch your Medical Receptionist career? Apply now through Robert Half and step into a role where your skills make a real difference. Keywords: Medical Receptionist jobs Baton Rouge LA, healthcare receptionist, front desk medical, Robert Half careers, part-time medical office jobs.
Locations
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Salary
25,000 - 32,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Patient Greeting and Customer Serviceintermediate
- Appointment Scheduling and Coordinationintermediate
- Patient Check-in/Check-out Processesintermediate
- Patient Records Managementintermediate
- HIPAA Compliance and Confidentialityintermediate
- Phone Handling and Inquiry Responseintermediate
- Administrative Data Entry and Filingintermediate
- Front Desk Organizationintermediate
- Effective Communicationintermediate
- Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolutionintermediate
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required (experience)
- Previous experience in medical office or receptionist role preferred (experience)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (experience)
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities (experience)
- Proficiency with medical office software and Microsoft Office (experience)
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA knowledge) (experience)
- Flexible availability including some Saturdays (experience)
- Personable, friendly demeanor with empathy for patients (experience)
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment (experience)
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology a plus (experience)
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and visitors warmly upon arrival, ensuring a detail-oriented and friendly first impression.
- Coordinate patient scheduling efficiently, managing appointments and resolving conflicts when necessary.
- Handle patient check-in and check-out processes with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Maintain and update patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with medical office standards.
- Answer phone calls, respond to inquiries, and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
- Assist with basic administrative tasks, such as filing, scanning, and data entry.
- Communicate effectively with medical staff to support smooth office operations.
- Ensure the front desk area remains organized and presentable at all times.
- Provide information on office policies and procedures to patients and visitors.
- Address patient concerns promptly and with attention to detail, escalating issues when required.
Benefits
- general: Opportunity to transition from short-term contract to permanent position
- general: Competitive hourly pay at $13.50/hour
- general: Part-time flexibility with potential for more hours
- general: Supportive team environment in a welcoming medical office
- general: Professional development through Robert Half's renowned staffing expertise
- general: Access to Robert Half's career resources and job placement services
- general: Build experience in healthcare administration field
- general: Work-life balance with part-time schedule
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Medical Receptionist - Careers at Robert Half @ Robert Half.
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