Medical Receptionist job description

BLS reports receptionist pay by the hour: $18.27 at the middle in May 2025, roughly $38,010 a year, with the lowest paid tenth under $13.83 an hour and the highest above $24.01. Healthcare pays over that, at $19.00 an hour. The medical front desk greets and checks in patients, answers the phone, schedules and confirms appointments, verifies insurance, collects copays, and keeps a waiting room moving. BLS notes that some receptionists face heavy call volume and difficult visitors. A high school education is the typical starting point with short training on the floor, and the National Healthcareer Association offers a CMAA credential some employers prefer.