INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Front Desk Receptionist (Late Afternoon/Evenings)

CompanyMercer University
LocationAtlanta
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The receptionist manages administrative activities for the physical therapy clinic, including patient check-ins, scheduling, and payment collection. Additional duties include maintaining office cleanliness and assisting with insurance verification and authorizations.
Internship Type
other
Salary Range
$10 - $15
Company Size
10
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
8 hours
Apply Now →

You'll be redirected to
the company's application page

About The Company
Mercer University’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) serves students and families in Atlanta, Macon, and the Regional Academic Centers. Our consultants provide guidance with application materials such as resumes and cover letters, job search tactics, networking, and more! Vision: We aspire to equip and empower all Mercerians to thrive in the lifelong process of career and professional development. Mission: Our career development experts prepare students to succeed in work and life by providing customized, innovative, and comprehensive career resources.
About the Role

Application Instructions:

Active Student Employees: If you are a current Student Employee or have previously worked in a student position, you must apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the external careers website. Log in to Workday and type Find Jobs in the search. Locate the position and click Apply.

External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page.

 

IMPORTANT: Please review the job posting and fully complete all sections of the application. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.

Job Family:

Student Work Study

Department:

Physical Therapy

Supervisor:

Tami Phillips

Job Title:

Front Desk Receptionist (Late Afternoon/Evenings)

Job Description:

The Front Desk Receptionist for Mercer's physical therapy clinic, Mercer Physical Therapy, will be responsible for administrative activities of the clinic under the supervision of the Clinic Director. Responsibilities include greeting and the signing in/out of patients/clients, answering clinic phone(s), collecting payments, maintaining cleanliness of front office area, assisting in cleaning of equipment and stocking patient care areas, and scheduling patients for initial and follow-up appointments. The Front Desk Receptionist will assist in verifying insurance benefits and authorizations, and other tasks as delegated by the Clinic Director or Department Chair.  For more information on Mercer Physical Therapy, please see https://chp.mercer.edu/academics-departments/physical-therapy/mercer-physical-therapy-clinic/

Maintaining patient confidentiality (HIPAA compliance). Masking is currently mandatory.

Hours are 5:15-7:15pm Mondays to Thursdays, Fridays PRN. Potential for occasional blocks of 3-4 hours during the workday, per student availability.

    $10.00/hour to $15.00/hour. Individuals with prior medical front office experience are eligible for higher pay range.

    Requirements

    Open only to those awarded as Federal Work Study by Financial Planning Office.

    • High School Diploma/GED
    • Strong customer service skills, excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
    • Be computer literate including: Excel, Microsoft Office software, internet. Ability to operate printer, scanner, copier, fax, digital camera, and download information to an electronic medical record.
    • Ability to gain a working knowledge of the electronic medical record system used in the clinic.
    • Ability to gain a working knowledge of insurance verification and authorization processes.
    • Ability to clean equipment and organize laundry into treatment rooms daily.
    • Ability to maintain a tidy front office environment.

    Scheduled Hours:

    8

    Start Date:

    06/12/2026

    End Date:

    05/28/2027
    Key Skills
    Customer ServiceOrganizational SkillsMultitaskingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeElectronic Medical RecordsInsurance VerificationHIPAA ComplianceSchedulingAdministrative Support
    Categories
    AdministrativeHealthcareCustomer Service & Support