Medical Receptionist - Contract

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, a specialist medical practice in Paarl, is seeking the assistance of an experienced Medical Receptionist for a 3-4 month contract basis. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a medical practice.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
• Optimizes patients'' satisfaction, Doctor’s time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone.
• Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying Doctor of patient''s arrival; reviewing service delivery compared to schedule; reminding Doctor of service delays.
• Comforts patients by anticipating patients'' anxieties; answering patients'' questions; maintaining the reception area.
• Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records.
• Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.
• Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; scheduling equipment service and repairs.

 
REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Proven working experience as a medical receptionist
• Experience in scheduling theatre lists
• Solid understanding of Vericlaim / Med Edi or a similar programme as well as Microsoft Office
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, able to multi-task, flexible, professional

WORKING HOURS

Mondays – Fridays, 08:00 – 17:00

SALARY

R15 000 – R16 000 per month

Please use the following reference number in the subject line of your email: CR666 when applying for this position. Please submit your CV in Word Format. Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive feedback within 1 week.