Medical Secretary

Requirements: Matric certificate.   Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
Own reliable transport.
Pay attention to detail.
Ability to multitask.
Good administration skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft\ Word, Excel & Outlook.
Experience in medical reception will be beneficial.
Experience in Elixir Live / MedeMass will be beneficial.
Responsibilities:  Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the practice.
Greeting and assisting patients in a courteous and kind manner, whether in person or telephonically.
Registering new patients and capture insurance / medical aid information.
Submitting quotations and motivations to medical aids and following up on them timeously.
Overseeing accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Debt collecting.
Liaising with medical aids regarding authorisations,  payments etc.
and following up timeously.
Liaising with colleagues' / Drs' rooms.
Maintaining patient records.
Addressing patient concerns and questions regarding appointments, accounts etc.
Maintaining practice inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Remotely communicating with billing department.
Scheduling patient appointments, ensuring efficient use of healthcare providers' time.
Respond to inquiries from patients, families, and other healthcare providers with professionalism and courtesy.
Relaying messages accurately and in a timely manner.
Performing general clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing, and maintaining the office.
Receiving cash and credit card payments and receipting thereof.
Petty cash handling.