Front Desk Receptionist at Equinox Inc

City of Albany, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Phone Etiquette, Office Procedures, Scheduling, Insurance Verification, Documentation, Data Entry, Communication, Professionalism, Multitasking, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Independence, Client Interaction, Reception Duties, Referral Management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Equinox is a non-profit human services organization in the Capital Region. For more than 40 years, Equinox has reached out to people who need us most with innovative and effective programs that truly change lives, allowing us to fulfill our purpose of helping those we serve move forward on their paths to recovery, healing, and independence. Position Summary: The Front Desk Receptionist is responsible for greeting, welcoming, and directing visitors and consumers in a professional manner; providing scheduling support to the clinical and records room staff; answering and routing phone calls in a courteous manner and other day-to-day operations to run the front desk professionally and efficiently. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Greet and direct clients, visitors, and staff in a professional, courteous manner in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries. Receive, screen, and route all telephone calls or walk-ins, taking accurate messages and giving referral/general information, as appropriate. Checks in walk-ins for Counseling Center, provides appropriate paperwork and information to complete paperwork, documents walk-in data. Check phone messages daily. Maintain scheduling systems for clinical staff, including making reminder calls. Contacts clients to cancel appointments when counselor is out. Verify insurance eligibility and maintain proper documentation, including scanning identification and insurance card. Collect co-payments and fees from and provide receipt to consumers/clients. Maintain proper documentation and secure monies received. Distribute bus tokens and verify client eligibility. Update client demographics and notify staff of any changes in client contact information. Provide appropriate documentation and admission process for potential clients who may either call in or walk in. Input new client information by referral or direct input. Maintain log of all daily check-in and group sign-in sheets. Accepts deliveries from vendors and contacts appropriate programs. Ability to work independently. Complete other duties as assigned. Requirements Physical Requirements: Able to sit for long periods of time Occasional lifting of 20 lbs. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Demonstrates great customer service skills and phone etiquette. Knowledge of general office procedures. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with diverse populations Schedule: Monday through Friday We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical Insurance through CDPHP, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403(b), Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time off, paid holidays, Group Life, Short -Term Disability and more! Equinox, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Responsibilities

The Front Desk Receptionist greets and directs clients, visitors, and staff while managing phone calls and scheduling for clinical staff. This role ensures the front desk operates efficiently and professionally.