Medical Receptionist with Billing Experience, Somerset WestOur client, a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon based in Somerset West / Strand, is seeking to recruit a well presented and experienced medical receptionist.
The role will only be from April 2025*Requirements:Greet and assist patients in a courteous and kind manner, whether in person or telephonically.Schedule appointments and maintain records and accounts.Attend to patient enquiries.Run an efficient diary and appointment schedule for 2 doctors.Keep patients informed if the Dr is running late and manage service delays professionally.Show empathy towards patients and anticipate patients' anxieties.Efficient filing and retrieving of patient records.Maintain patient accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal and financial information.Billing and medical aid co-ordination: managing and directing inquiries to appropriate third party with regards to medical billing, medical aid and cash surgery quotationsMaintain accountability for payments, collections and receipting of monies.Maintain practice inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies, and scheduling equipment service and repairs.Attend to patient emergencies.Protect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal, and financial information.Ensure a neat and tidy reception area.Circulation of theatre lists and co-ordination of theatre logisticsGeneral administration.Qualification:MatricAt least 3 years' experience in a similar medical receptionist positionMedical billing experience will be an advantageComputer literate (Microsoft Office and medical software)Afrikaans & English (verbal & written)Skills and attributes:Fluent in Afrikaans and EnglishPassionateAbility to multitaskFlexibilityExcellent telephonic communication skillsCustomer service orientatedGood time managementExcellent organisational skillsAttention to detailProfessionalismQuality focussedWorking hours:Monday to Friday, 08h00- 17h00 with overtime if requiredAppointment:April 2025Only candidates who meet all the minimum requirements stipulated in the advert, will be considered.
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