Front Desk Receptionist

Hands on Health Associates LLC

Front Desk Receptionist

Brooklyn, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Training & development

    Position Summary

    We are seeking a Front Desk Receptionist who is organized, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced behavioral health environment. This role blends patient‑facing reception duties with administrative and secretarial responsibilities that support clinical and operational workflows.

    The ideal candidate is calm, professional, detail‑oriented, and able to maintain boundaries while providing excellent customer service.

    Key Responsibilities

    Front Desk & Patient Support

    Greet patients warmly and check them in/out using the EHR

    Answer multi‑line phones, route calls, and take accurate messages

    Schedule, reschedule, and confirm appointments

    Verify insurance and collect copays when applicable

    Manage in-person and telehealth waiting rooms’ flow and communicate with clinicians about arrivals

    Submit and track lab requests

    Administrative & Secretarial Duties

    Prepare, scan, and upload documents into the EHR

    Maintain organized digital and paper filing systems

    Track and update patient demographics and insurance information

    Handle incoming/outgoing mail and faxes

    Maintain front desk supplies and office inventory

    Maintain accurate client documentation in compliance with regulatory guidelines

    Record and distribute minutes for staff meetings and other organizational meetings as needed

    Manage and maintain calendars for clinical compliance activities, deadlines and events

    Maintain professional written and verbal correspondence on behalf of Clinical Directors with internal and external stakeholders.

    Compliance & Confidentiality

    Uphold HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality standards

    Follow clinic policies for PHI handling, documentation, and communication

    Ensure secure and professional management of sensitive information

    Qualifications

    Required

    1+ year experience in a medical, behavioral health, or high‑volume office setting

    Familiarity with insurance verification

    Experience with scheduling software or medical EHRs

    Strong communication and customer service skills

    Ability to remain calm and professional with distressed or dysregulated patients

    Proficiency with computers and EHR systems

    Excellent organization, attention to detail, and multitasking ability

    Reliability, punctuality, and strong work ethic

    Preferred

    Experience in outpatient behavioral health

    Bilingual (Spanish/Russian) is a plus