Front Desk Receptionist

Overview

Role:
Medical Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist, full-time, as a vital member of the healthcare team. Provides essential medical administrative support and patient care in a dynamic environment, with core skills in basic life support, EHR systems, and patient care.

• Welcome and check-in patients
• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs (weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature) and document all information in the patient s chart
• Ensure all related reports and labs are available in patients’ medical records prior to appointments
• Protect patient information and maintain confidentiality of medical records
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations
• Maintain logs and required checks (e.g., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, sterilization fluid changes)
• Manage telephone messages and respond to patient/physician/pharmacy inquiries
• Disinfect and clean treatment rooms after examinations; uphold safety, compliance with standards and regulations
• Arrange collection of cultures and timely transport to the lab
• Keep exam rooms and work areas clean and stocked
• Assist with lab draws if needed
• Check-out and schedule follow-ups

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Basic triage skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• Insurance verification: 1 year (Required)
• Basic blood draws: 1 year (Preferred)

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Administrative

• Hospitals and Health Care

Location:

St. Petersburg, FL

Note:

This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the role as listed in the source.