Medical Receptionist Full-Time | $18-$20/hour | Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-5:00 PM Location: Joliet, IL 60435
About Pain & Spine Institute Pain & Spine Institute (PSI) is a multidisciplinary pain practice serving Northwest Indiana and the greater Chicago area. Our physicians specialize in advanced interventional pain treatments, including diagnostic nerve blocks, spinal injections, neuromodulation, and regenerative therapies.
Why Join Us?
Competitive $18-$20/hour pay
Consistent Monday-Friday schedule
Work alongside experienced pain management professionals
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the patient experience
Position Summary We are seeking a Medical Receptionist to support the day-to-day administrative and patient-facing operations of our practice. This role serves as an important first point of contact for patients while managing check-in/check-out, scheduling, EMR updates, documentation, and other front-office functions. Key Responsibilities
Greet, check in, and check out patients while providing friendly, professional service.
Register patients, collect co-pays/deposits, and ensure required paperwork, forms, and consents are completed.
Answer and direct phone calls and assist patients with scheduling needs.
Schedule and reschedule appointments, proactively offering earlier openings when available and managing waitlists.
Schedule follow-up appointments at checkout and document when follow-up cannot be scheduled.
Create, update, organize, and maintain accurate electronic medical records.
Obtain and document patient information, medical histories, vital signs, and test results as needed.
Prepare examination rooms and help maintain a clean, organized facility with appropriate supplies.
Maintain strict patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, OSHA, and other healthcare standards.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and office staff.
Complete required training and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required
High School Diploma or GED
At least 1 year of administrative experience
At least 1 year of hands-on EMR experience
Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
Excellent organization and attention to detail
Basic knowledge of clerical procedures, recordkeeping, and filing
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Understanding of patient confidentiality and privacy requirements
Knowledge of medical terminology and office ethics
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software
Preferred
Previous experience working in a healthcare facility
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Retirement Savings Program
Life & AD&D Insurance
LifeMart Employee Discount Program
Health Management Tools
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Emergency Travel Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company-Paid Holidays
Bonusly Employee Recognition Platform
DailyPay - On-Demand Pay Access
Join Our Team If you're a friendly, organized professional who enjoys helping patients and keeping a medical practice running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join the Pain & Spine Institute team!
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.