Medical Receptionist

The Employment Co

Date: 1 day ago
City: Claremont, Western Cape
Contract type: Full time

The successful candidate will have a natural ability to communicate with patients and colleagues, be technologically savvy, and take pride in providing a high level of service.

If you are an experienced medical administrator who thrives in a fast-paced specialist environment and enjoys being part of a professional, busy team, we would love to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Welcoming and assisting patients in a warm, professional and efficient manner
  • Managing a busy reception area and ensuring a smooth patient flow
  • Answering and managing a high volume of telephone calls, WhatsApp and email enquiries
  • Booking, confirming and managing patient appointments
  • Processing patient information and maintaining accurate records
  • Assisting with medical aid authorisations, quotations and accounts where required
  • Processing payments and handling general administrative duties
  • Liaising professionally with patients, doctors, medical specialists and other healthcare providers
  • Assisting the senior administrator and practice team with day-to-day administrative requirements
  • Ensuring all patient information and documentation is captured accurately and timeously
  • Maintaining strict patient confidentiality at all times

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Previous experience in a specialist medical practice is essential
  • Experience within Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic Medicine or a similar specialist environment would be advantageous
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Strong computer literacy and IT skills
  • Up-to-date knowledge and experience with medical practice management software
  • Able to learn and adapt quickly to new systems and technology
  • Extremely accurate with strong attention to detail
  • Able to work at a fast pace and efficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Professional, confident and well-presented
  • Able to articulate themselves clearly and professionally
  • Mature, reliable and able to take initiative
  • Must be comfortable working in a very busy and demanding practice environment

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