We are looking for a Medical Front Desk Specialist to support a non-profit healthcare environment in Portland, Oregon. This Contract position will serve as a key point of contact for patients, helping create an organized and welcoming front office experience while coordinating essential administrative tasks. The ideal candidate brings strong scheduling, check-in, and insurance support experience, along with the ability to manage electronic medical records accurately and effectively.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Welcome patients upon arrival, guide them through the check-in process, and maintain a courteous and attentive front desk presence.<br>• Schedule, confirm, and adjust patient appointments while helping balance provider calendars and clinic flow.<br>• Collect and update demographic, insurance, and other required patient information with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Verify insurance coverage and assist with front-end administrative steps related to patient benefits and eligibility.<br>• Enter, review, and maintain patient data within the electronic medical records system to support complete and current documentation.<br>• Answer incoming calls, respond to routine questions, and direct patients or visitors to the appropriate department or resource.<br>• Support daily reception operations by handling general administrative duties, filing, and front office coordination.<br>• Assist with office process updates or workflow-related system changes as needed to help maintain continuity of patient service.