Getting a medical receptionist job.

How did you get your start doing medical receptionist work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position?

Do you need a particular educational background?

How hard is it to find a medical receptionist job.

michelle said: How hard is it to find a medical receptionist job.

Its very hard because if you had any training in the medical world most employers want hire you or want to even train you because they feel you should be educated or have some experience. Like myself, I have no training or experince but Im willing to be trained. If they take time to teach. No one likes to teach anymore.

I got in through a family member. They used to work for the clinic - were still very close with the manager and mentioned me. That's really how I got in, I believe. I could have applied and they probably would have skipped over my app otherwise. But now that I have that 1+ year of experience plus my other experience...I have alot better chance in getting in.

It is very true! Not a lot of company want to train anymore. They would rather someone with experience. However for me? I've worked as a Medical receptionist for quite sometime now and I wasn't trained when I first started. The reason I was hired was because I was experienced in handeling the phones and had computer knowledge.Therefore when I first started working at a medical office I was trained and from there due to my knowledge I was hired for other opportunities in the medical industry. As far as educational background? I never went to school for medical assistant I just gained a lot of knowledge working in Medical clinics. I don't feel that you require a certificate just to work as a medical receptionist. I have a few friends that work as medical receptionist and they don't require that. As long you have the knowledge that is it.

what is a medical receptionst all about? i was some people think its not a real carree cause it dont have anything to do with being a real medical person.

what is a medical receptionst all about? i was some people think its not a real carree cause it dont have anything to do with being a real medical person.

I am doining a course for reception such as text processing momo's etc. But I love to learn and do the job at the same time, I have not the experience.

Host said: How did you get your start doing medical receptionist work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position?

Do you need a particular educational background?

Network! Network! Network!You have to know someone already in the field. My friend's sister-in-law helped me by putting in a "good word" for me for an Administrative Assistant in Atlanta. When I moved to Jacksonville, the same thing. My mom, sister, and sister-in-laws are all RN's. You have to know someone and then you have to have some experience. Even though it's medical, it's still business. Time is Money! Offices, no matter how big or small, don't want to take the time to train you because they don't want to loose business because "I'm sorry Sir, she's new". You must have computer skills, multi phone line skills, and you MUST have the ability to multitask. Scheduling experience, medical terminology, billing experience are a plus and really get you in the door! You can get this training at a local community college...which looks even better on your resume. Once you get the full year experience,doors will open up wider for you. Last but definatly not least...People skills. You MUST, MUST, MUST be able to deal with people. From here, I am going to school for Radiology Tech.

It's really hard to get a job as a Medical Receptionist if you don't have at least two to three years experience. Even though you have a diploma, but not experience I finded hard to get a job. How can you gain experience if there is not too many opporunities for all medical receptionist?

Deborah in Jacksonville, Florida said: Network! Network! Network!You have to know someone already in the field. My friend's sister-in-law helped me by putting in a "good word" for me for an Administrative Assistant in Atlanta. When I moved to Jacksonville, the same thing. My mom, sister, and sister-in-laws are all RN's. You have to know someone and then you have to have some experience. Even though it's medical, it's still business. Time is Money! Offices, no matter how big or small, don't want to take the time to train you because they don't want to loose business because "I'm sorry Sir, she's new". You must have computer skills, multi phone line skills, and you MUST have the ability to multitask. Scheduling experience, medical terminology, billing experience are a plus and really get you in the door! You can get this training at a local community college...which looks even better on your resume. Once you get the full year experience,doors will open up wider for you. Last but definatly not least...People skills. You MUST, MUST, MUST be able to deal with people. From here, I am going to school for Radiology Tech.

Hi, i am interested in a career as a medical receptionist amd I do have experience. I do not have the medical terminology but I am familiar with different insurances,prescriptions,referrals, and medical clearances for patients. I have been scheduling appts for the past 5 years. I also am going to school for a masters in Business with concentration in Healthcare management. I need help.

Hi, I am interested in receptionist job, and I have got OCR certificate for file managment, text processing and even memorandum. I love to work in a office where there are answering call, and booking appoinments etc. But I hav'nt got the experience, I love to learn and earn at the same time. I learn thing quickly.

I love to learn and earn at the same time, and I am a hard worker.

Host said: How did you get your start doing medical receptionist work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position?

Do you need a particular educational background?

i started doing medical,bilingual receptionist about 10 years ago, now Im a little old and have a family. Its hard to go back doing this that I really like a lot, and Im bilingual Spanish.. how do I re-enter the work force?

It's hard to find a medical front office job right now in Atlanta. I moved here 2 months ago from New Jersey and I've sent out 100 or more resumes. I have over 6 years of experience and I still haven't found a job. Most employers are definitely looking for experienced workers. I hope that after the holidays something will come thru for me. So keep sending resumes and stay positive.

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Nazima in Leicester, United Kingdom said: I am doining a course for reception such as text processing momo's etc. But I love to learn and do the job at the same time, I have not the experience.

You should go back to school to learn how to SPELL, or use your spellcheck on your computer before you send anything out.
I would certainly NOT HIRE someone who could not SPELL!

Not sure what you people are talking about but it isn't hard at all. If you can answer multiple phone lines in a friendly/ caring manner and take excellent phone messages you will land a job. The phone msgs are a big deal. You MUST spell names and medications correctly. If you don't know ASK!!! Ask the pharmacist, doctor etc. Once you get your foot in the door it's much easier to be promoted to Medical Admin positions.

I am a student majoring in nursing. I am looking for a medical receptionist job to gain experience in healthcare. I also need a little cash while I attend school. I've noticed that it's quite difficult to find a job as a receptionist. they expect you to have knowledge in excel which I have none. I really want to know what mesures to take and what strategies I should have in order to work as a medical recptionist.

Host said: How did you get your start doing medical receptionist work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position?

Do you need a particular educational background?

actually i took a 6 month course for medical admin assistant but most of my training came from on the job. I bugged a doctor who used to come to the restaurant that i was working at and asked him to hire me. eventually he did although i had the training i did not have the experience. a lot of employers are willling to train the right person and cold calling works and make sure you have a resume highlighting all of your strengths and i would at least take a medical terminology course it is simple just remember that each suffix and prefix means something. GOOD LUCK

Latasha Simms in Washington, District of Columbia said: Its very hard because if you had any training in the medical world most employers want hire you or want to even train you because they feel you should be educated or have some experience. Like myself, I have no training or experince but Im willing to be trained. If they take time to teach. No one likes to teach anymore.

YOU ARE RIGHT PEOPLE DON'T LIKE TO TRAIN ANYMORE BUT ONE THING THAT I HAVE LEARNED I NEVER GIVE UP 1000 PEOPLE CAN TELL ME NO BUT WHO KNOWS #1001 JUST MIGHT BE THE ONE

hello my name is Deena and im very innterested in working as a receptionist i would love working as a medical receptionist or Assistant in a office or Hospital. i have training in answering incoimg and outgoing phone calls for customer Request for any information and routing calls i worked at the Reanissance Hotel as a Front Desk Clerk i love helping people and making sure i can do whatever i can do to meet there needs. i always wanted to work as a receptionist in a medical office. my husband is in the Army and is currently in Afghanistan right now and when he comes back im going to school as a LPN. but i want to learn more about being a Receptionist because thats also something that i want to make a career out of. im train in computer skills. billing accounts. i worked in a hotel doing account i am also good at multitasking skills. pms system. marsha, i hope i can find a job out there for me. i think i will be the best at what i am train to do im willing to learn anything u throw at me and what i dont already know. i know most people dont like to train. but i am a very fast learner. i get the job done. i love working as a team. and trying to build a business for any company i work for. i would be the most successful candidate and demonstrate a passion for a job well done and the ability to go beyond the scope of the job description and evolve to meet the new needs of a growing team. i am also willing to work overtime flexible reception shift as neccessary including DEADINES thank u so much for ur time

I now have a new job as a cashier. I think I may have a greater chance in getting a job as a receptionist. What do you think?

In this economy probably not.

looking to change careers from a Admistrative Assitant..to a Medical Receptionist or Medical Assistant. Would like to work in both front office and work with the patients. It is very hard to find work in this economy unless you have the experience and the degree to back you up.

Any Medical Receptionist jobs in Kansas City,MO ???

In order to survive I've been doing some surveys and offers on the web. I've been able to generate some extra money to pay for some of the bills. My friend is making about $350/month from doing it. The website is cashcrate.com/996129 . Hang in there everybody. Keep trying to whatev er you can. As a medical receptionist I need a little extra shopping money. I do this in my spare time. I think the key is to speak very politely.

DEE from Linden, NJ in Newark, New Jersey said: You should go back to school to learn how to SPELL, or use your spellcheck on your computer before you send anything out.
I would certainly NOT HIRE someone who could not SPELL!

your what's wrong with this country too much negative not enough positive, please if you can't say something nice than keep your thoughts to yourself!

Greetings.

My name is FAVIOLA LEE.

I possess 7-9 years in the medical field. and 15 years expernience in banking/personal banker.

I am a graduate of UNITED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE IN the LICESEND PHARMACY TECHNICIAN. I GRADUATED WITH A 3.80gpa,.

I also possess my MEDICAL RECPETIONINST LICENSED/DIPLOMA, BEFOR THAT I WORKED FOR SCRIPPS HEALTH IN THE CUSTOMER SRRVICE AND COLLECTIONS PROGRAM/DIMLOMA, I ALSO WORKED FOR AMERICAN MEDICATL RESPONSE AMBULANE COMPANY. ALL OF THIS OPPORTUNIETIES HAVE BEEN IN SUNNY CALIFORNIA.

I POSSESS SOO MUCH KNOWLEDGE AND NO ONE IS GIVING ME AN OPPROTUNITY TO SHOW THEM WHAT I CAN DOE, I AM BILINGUAL, ENGLISH/SPANISH POSSESS TO MAKE THEM FEEL WELCOME, AND THEY ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT PATIENT TO ME AS I REGISTER THEM IN OR ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS THAT THEY MAY HAVE, I CONFORD THE PATIENTS COME OUT OF THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE AND NEED SOMEONE TO BE THERE FOR THEM, TO HELP THEM THROUGH GRIEF. I ALSO LEARNED VERY MUCH WITH THIS PATIENTS AND THAT IS TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST AND SPEND LOTS OF TIME WITH THEIR LOVED ONES, I PRAY WITH PATIENTS AND FOR SOME REASON, THE FEEL BETTER.