Role Description
We are a natural medicine clinic looking for a warm, organized, and professional Medical Receptionist to be the first point of contact for our patients. This is a remote, patient-facing role that handles the day-to-day flow of inbound and outbound communications β calls, texts, and emails β as well as data entry and a range of general administrative tasks that keep the clinic running smoothly.
The right candidate brings a calm, caring energy to patient interactions while staying organized and responsive in a multi-channel communication environment.
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Phone Communication β Primary Function
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Answer inbound patient calls professionally and warmly, handling appointment requests, general inquiries, and patient questions.
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Make outbound calls for appointment reminders, follow-ups, scheduling confirmations, and recall outreach.
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Manage a steady daily call volume of approximately 20 calls with consistent quality and attentiveness on every interaction.
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Triage calls appropriately β routing clinical questions to the provider while handling scheduling and administrative matters directly.
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Document call outcomes and any required follow-up actions accurately after each interaction.
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Text & SMS Communication
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Monitor and respond to patient text messages in a timely and professional manner.
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Send appointment reminders, confirmations, and follow-up messages via text as needed.
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Maintain a warm, clear, and on-brand tone across all text communications.
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Ensure all text-based interactions are documented appropriately in the patient record or communication log.
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Email Management
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Monitor the clinic inbox and respond to patient emails promptly and professionally.
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Draft and send appointment confirmations, intake form instructions, and general clinic communications.
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Triage emails by urgency and route clinical or complex inquiries to the appropriate team member.
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Maintain an organized inbox with timely responses to all patient and administrative emails.
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Scheduling & Appointment Management
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Schedule, reschedule, and cancel patient appointments across the clinic calendar.
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Confirm upcoming appointments and ensure patients have all necessary preparation information in advance.
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Manage waitlists and fill cancellation slots proactively to keep the provider schedule optimized.
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Coordinate scheduling across multiple communication channels so nothing is double-booked or missed.
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Data Entry & Records
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Perform accurate data entry of patient information, appointment details, and communication records into the practice management system.
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Maintain organized and up-to-date patient records in compliance with applicable privacy regulations (HIPAA).
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Process new patient intake information and ensure all required fields and documents are collected before the first appointment.
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Update patient contact details, insurance information, and other record changes as they occur.
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Ad Hoc Administrative Support
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Support the clinic with general administrative tasks as they arise β this role requires flexibility and a willingness to pitch in where needed.
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Assist with document preparation, filing, and general office organization as directed.
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Handle miscellaneous front office tasks that keep daily clinic operations running without interruption.
Qualifications
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Prior experience in a medical receptionist, patient services, healthcare administrative, or similar patient-facing role.
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Comfortable managing a steady daily call volume of approximately 20 calls with professionalism and consistency.
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Warm, clear, and professional communication style across phone, text, and email.
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Organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through on all patient interactions and open tasks.
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Comfortable with data entry and maintaining accurate records in a practice management or scheduling system.
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Reliable and self-directed in a fully remote work environment.
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Discreet and professional with patient information in compliance with HIPAA.
Preferred Qualifications
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Prior experience in a natural medicine, integrative health, functional medicine, wellness, or holistic care practice.
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Genuine interest in natural and holistic health β familiarity with the space helps when speaking with patients about the clinic.
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Experience with electronic health record (EHR) or practice management software in a clinical setting.
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Background managing multi-channel communications including calls, texts, and emails simultaneously.
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Experience with appointment scheduling and calendar management for a medical provider.
Work Environment
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This is a 100% Remote Work.
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Up to $6/hr.