Front Desk Medical Receptionist - Family Medicine

We are seeking a highly capable and articulate Front Desk Medical Virtual Assistant to support our client's Family Medicine practice. The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience with AthenaHealth EMR, a strong familiarity with primary care clinical terminology and CPT codes, and demonstrated expertise in managing patient scheduling, insurance verifications, and phone communications for a diverse patient demographic, including a high volume of Medicare seniors. Key Responsibilities - Patient & Telephone Support: Efficiently handle inbound and outbound calls via Intermedia Unite / UNITE VoIP. Provide warm, patient, and crystal-clear assistance to patients—especially elderly Medicare beneficiaries—answering inquiries and managing clinic communications. - Scheduling & Intake: Coordinate patient appointments, follow-ups, and calendar management directly within AthenaHealth EMR. - Verification of Benefits: Conduct thorough Verification of Benefits (VOB) prior to visits, confirming coverage eligibility for standard Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and commercial plans. - Clinical Administrative Support: Leverage clinical familiarity (such as understanding common Family Medicine CPT/ICD-10 codes and visit types) to ensure accurate appointment routing and patient intake. - Clinic Coverage: Provide dependable, uninterrupted coverage during all operating hours of the practice. Requirements EMR Expertise: Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience using AthenaHealth in a U.S. clinical setting. Healthcare VA Background: At least 2–3 years of experience as a remote Medical Virtual Assistant supporting a U.S. outpatient clinic. Clinical Knowledge: Practical familiarity with Family Medicine procedures, CPT codes, and verification of benefits procedures. Schedule: Ability to commit fully to working all hours that the clinic is open. Please note that this is a full-time contractor position (40 hours per week) with a starting pay rate of $6 per hour, depending on skill set and experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm EST.