Medical Front Desk Specialist

Description We are hiring a dependable, professional Medical Front Desk Associate to support a fast‑paced surgical practice. This role is full-time with weekday hours that may fluctuate based on the clinic's calendar. The ideal candidate is flexible, patient‑focused, and comfortable adapting to daily and weekly schedule changes. Schedule at a Glance Monday-Friday availability required Start times can be as early as 5:15 a.m. (7 a.m. is most common) End times may be up to 4 p.m. Shifts could flex across 4-6-8 hours/day Some days you may be flexed off when census is low Shared flexibility: The manager supports the team in swapping preferred start times and alternating who takes the early opener shift each week. Key Responsibilities + Welcome and check in patients in a warm, professional manner + Manage patient intake, registration, and appointment workflows + Answer, route, and document incoming phone calls + Verify patient information and assist with administrative tasks + Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA compliance standards + Provide general support to clinical and surgical teams Why This Role May Be a Great Fit + Weekday-only schedule (no weekends or holidays) + Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a respected surgical practice + Collaborative team environment where scheduling preferences are shared openly + Potential for the role to become full-time permanent based on performance and clinic needs Requirements Qualifications + Prior medical front desk or healthcare administrative experience preferred, although not required, most important is ability to contribute to great patient experience + Strong communication and customer service skills + Dependable, punctual, and adaptable to changing daily needs + Comfortable with early start times and variable weekly hours + Ability to multitask and stay calm in a fast-paced clinical environment TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .