Medical receptionist vs med technician

The differences between medical receptionists and med technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a med technician has an average salary of $44,523, which is higher than the $31,960 average annual salary of a medical receptionist.

The top three skills for a medical receptionist include patients, customer service and check-in. The most important skills for a med technician are patients, med-tech, and cleanliness.

Medical receptionist vs med technician overview

	Medical Receptionist	Med Technician
Yearly salary	$31,960	$44,523
Hourly rate	$15.37	$21.41
Growth rate	-8%	5%
Number of jobs	118,048	141,154
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 28%	High School Diploma, 32%
Average age	49	38
Years of experience	2	-

What does a medical receptionist do?

Medical receptionists are responsible for manning the front desk at a medical facility such as a clinic or a hospital. They manage schedules and appointments in the clinic or hospital. They help patients to their respective appointments. They also assist doctors, nurses, and other medical practitioners by ensuring that the schedule for the day is being followed. They are also in charge of assisting visitors by directing them wherever they would need to go. Medical receptionists also answer inquiries by patients or visitors. Medical knowledge, great customer service skills, and a friendly attitude are needed.

What does a med technician do?

Typically working in hospitals or private clinics, a med technician specializes in collecting blood or bodily fluids and analyzing them through laboratory tests. The results of these tests will be a vital factor in diagnosing a patient's condition and what treatment a physician should give. Moreover, a med technician is also responsible for producing accurate reports, reviewing data, coordinating with physicians and other health care workers, maintaining a clean and sanitized work environment, and adhering to the company's safety policies and standards.

Medical receptionist vs med technician salary

Medical receptionists and med technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Medical Receptionist	Med Technician
Average salary	$31,960	$44,523
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $38,000	Between $31,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	Portland, ME	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	Maine	California
Best paying company	CENTER FOR SIGHT	Children's Hospital of Michigan
Best paying industry	Health Care	Government

Differences between medical receptionist and med technician education

There are a few differences between a medical receptionist and a med technician in terms of educational background:

	Medical Receptionist	Med Technician
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 28%	High School Diploma, 32%
Most common major	Health Care Administration	Nursing
Most common college	-	-

Medical receptionist vs med technician demographics

Here are the differences between medical receptionists' and med technicians' demographics:

	Medical Receptionist	Med Technician
Average age	49	38
Gender ratio	Male, 5.2% Female, 94.8%	Male, 15.2% Female, 84.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.0% Asian, 3.8% White, 70.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Asian, 10.1% White, 60.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	9%	5%

Differences between medical receptionist and med technician duties and responsibilities

Medical receptionist example responsibilities.

Conduct analysis to address long wait times which lead to faster triage, shorter wait times.
Evaluate all EOB's to insure accurate payment is received and when necessary will file appeals to achieve optimal payments.
Greet and check-in patients, including obtaining accurate patient demographic information, patient registration, and checking insurance eligibility.
Learned and operate chiropractic equipment (decompression; Leander) & x-rays; enabling Dr to have more time for patients.
Resolve concerns of terminally ill patients with compassion and professionalism.
Identify patients' specific scheduling requirements while demonstrating care and compassion via telephone.

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Med technician example responsibilities.

Manage memory unity within facility.
Measure heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, blood-oxygen level and electrocardiogram information using sophisticate equipment.
Work hematology, urinalysis and some serology on day shift.
Work in all aspects of the lab including: chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, blood bank, et.
Perform routine hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis testing.
Supervise caregivers, administer medications, assist elderly with daily rituals, care for memory care patients.

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Medical receptionist vs med technician skills

Common medical receptionist skills

Patients, 30%
Customer Service, 9%
Check-In, 6%
Medical Terminology, 6%
Patient Care, 4%
Front Desk, 4%

Common med technician skills

Patients, 10%
Med-Tech, 9%
Cleanliness, 9%
CPR, 9%
Quality Care, 8%
Resident Care, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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