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Medical Receptionist Receptionist Jobs in Springfield, VA

Medical Receptionist

Washington, DC · On-site

$21.63 - $24.03/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Washington, DC On-Site $21.63 - $24.03 per hour Washington Post Top Workplace (8x Winner) Community of Hope is seeking a Medical Receptionist to help ensure smooth ...

Description Washington, DC | On-Site | $21.63 - $24.03 per hour | Washington Post Top Workplace (8x Winner) Community of Hope is seeking a Medical Receptionist to help ensure smooth patient flow at ...

Medical Receptionist

Arlington, VA

$16.75 - $20.50/hr

Knowledge of medical terminology and organization services. * Knowledge of basic math and modern ... with a Receptionist involving sitting approximately 90% of the day with occasional standing ...

At Virginia Heart, we are seeking friendly, dependable, and enthusiastic Front Desk Medical Receptionist to provide daily administrative and customer service support to medical office operations at ...

Front Desk Medical Receptionist

Chevy Chase, MD · On-site

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

The Front Desk Receptionist provides the first professional, knowledgeable, and caring impression ... Participates in the medical office emergency routine when required. Summons ambulance or EMS and ...

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How much do medical receptionist receptionist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical receptionist receptionist in Springfield, VA is $18.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $20.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Medical Receptionist Receptionist vs Medical Secretary?

AspectMedical Receptionist ReceptionistMedical Secretary
CredentialsHigh school diploma, certification often preferredHigh school diploma, certification may be required
Work EnvironmentFront desk in clinics, hospitals, healthcare officesAdministrative offices within healthcare facilities
Employer & IndustryMedical practices, clinics, hospitalsHospitals, clinics, healthcare organizations
Primary ResponsibilitiesScheduling, patient check-in, answering callsManaging correspondence, medical records, appointment scheduling

While both roles support healthcare operations, Medical Receptionists focus on patient intake and front desk duties, whereas Medical Secretaries handle administrative tasks like record management and correspondence. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

How do you become a medical receptionist?

To become a medical receptionist, individuals typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and should develop skills in customer service, communication, and basic computer use. Some employers prefer candidates with previous experience in healthcare settings or familiarity with medical office software; certification is not usually required but can enhance job prospects.

What does a medical receptionist do in a medical office?

A medical receptionist manages patient appointments, checks in patients, updates medical records, and handles phone calls and billing. They often use electronic health record (EHR) systems and must communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff. The role requires organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure smooth office operations.

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Infographic showing various Medical Receptionist Receptionist job openings in Springfield, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,473 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Medical Receptionist

Community of Hope

Washington, DC • On-site

$21.63 - $24.03/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Washington, DC On-Site $21.63 - $24.03 per hour Washington Post Top Workplace (8x Winner)
Community of Hope is seeking a Medical Receptionist to help ensure smooth patient flow at the front desk and overall positive experience for all patients when visiting or calling COH. This position is located at our Family Health & Birth Center in NE, Washington, DC.
Our Approach and Values
We celebrate people's strengths and acknowledge the impact of trauma on people's lives.
We embrace diversity, welcome all voices, and treat everyone with respect and compassion.
We lead and advocate for changes to make systems more equitable.
We strive for excellence and value integrity in all that we do.
What You'll Do
  • Greets patients in a polite and professional manner on the telephone and in person.
  • Answers and screens all telephone calls daily while scheduling appointments, creating telephone encounters and forwarding them to the appropriate personnel within 1 business day.
  • Registers new patients in eClinicalWorks and verifies that registration is complete and appropriate documents are obtained and scanned into the patient account.
  • Verifies patients' insurances and determines any charges/copayments at the time of appointment scheduling or between 1 to 2 business days of visit. Documents findings in Billing Notes and Claim Data.
  • Refers patients to Enrollment Assister for insurance or sliding fee scale enrollment.
  • Monitors and responds in a timely manner to patient voicemails daily or as assigned. Monitors and responds to telephone encounter queue daily or as assigned. Monitors actions queue and calls patients to schedule follow-up appointments daily or as assigned.
  • Collects payments for visits, logs payments in eClinicalWorks and issues receipts to the patient.
  • Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records and keeping patient information confidential.
  • Effectively uses de-escalation skills to manage any customer service problems with patients on non-clinical issues, troubleshoots the problem works to find a solution, and contacts supervisor for further assistance if an immediate solution is not available.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements
Must-Haves
  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and commitment to working in a professional environment.
  • Strong computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Internet).
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
  • Ability to travel to work at other sites as needed.
  • Proof of required vaccinations is required. COH will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for anyone who cannot be vaccinated for a religious or medical reason, subject to applicable law.

Nice-To-Haves
  • Experience with Electronic Medical Record.
  • Experience with eClinicalworks.
  • Minimum of one year experience as a Medical Receptionist.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish/Amharic.

Why You'll Love Working Here!
At COH, we prioritize the following well-being and work-life balance-centered benefits:
  • 8 x Washington Post 150 Top Workplaces winner.
  • 8-hour workdays with paid lunch.
  • 3 weeks vacation (additional week after two years), 2 weeks sick leave, + 11.5 paid holidays and one personal floating holiday on an annual basis.
  • Annual performance-based raises, up to 5% of your annual pay.
  • Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment (NHSC & DCHPLRP), Licensing reimbursement & CEU funding.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance + 403(b) retirement.
  • Leadership development, internal promotions and career growth opportunities.
  • A culture grounded in equity, compassion, and well-being.

About Us
Community of Hope is a mission-driven, innovative, rapidly growing nonprofit, and Federally Qualified Health Center. For over 45 years, we have provided health and housing services, perinatal care coordination, and community support services to make Washington, DC more equitable. Community of Hope also strongly emphasizes maternal and child health, with midwifery practice and the only free-standing birth center in DC. We are honored to be one of DC's largest providers of housing and homelessness prevention services for families and individuals throughout DC. Through our Family Success Center, our WIC nutrition centers, and our various partnerships, we have reached hundreds and believe that everyone in DC deserves to be healthy, housed, and hopeful. With the help of our amazing staff, we have successfully provided:
  • 50,000+ medical visits
  • 6,300+ dental visits
  • 17,000+ emotional wellness visits
  • 1,384 families and 220 individuals with housing/homelessness prevention services

Ready to bring hope and health to our DC community? Apply today! To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an employment application or for general questions about employment with Community of Hope, contact a Recruiting Coordinator. Email: hr@cohdc.org Phone: 202-407-7747. Community of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Description
$21.63 - $24.03