Medical Receptionist

Doctors&Co; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Doctors and Co. is seeking a friendly Medical Receptionist to join Mulwaree Doctors. You will greet patients, manage appointments, handle payments, and maintain confidential medical records while ensuring a welcoming clinic environment.

Prior experience with BEST PRACTICE/MEDICAL DIRECTOR is advantageous. The role requires strong organisational skills, teamwork, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team
• Experience with Medical software (BEST PRACTICE/MEDICAL DIRECTOR)
• Strong organisational and problem solving skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Effective written and verbal communication with stakeholders
• Commitment to quality patient service

Responsibilities

• Open and close clinic as per set procedure
• Greet patients and other callers in a professional and courteous manner
• Make appointments for patients
• Ensure medical records are managed confidentially and efficiently
• Accurately process patient payments via cash, EFTPOS, and direct bill
• Invoice Medicare, Private Health Funds, TAC, Workcover
• Know the MBS schedule and correct billing procedures
• Deal with referring doctors, hospital staff, pharmacists etc courteously
• Attend to patient enquiries
• Check and handle internal emails
• Fill in the roster when staff is away
• Maintain reception waiting area and consulting rooms tidy
• Store and retrieve patient records securely
• Maintain confidentiality of patient personal and financial information
• Complete recalls
• Support day-to-day operations of the medical centre
• Provide exceptional customer service and teamwork

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Tools

BEST PRACTICE/MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Job description

About Us

At Doctors and Co., we are dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of our community through exceptional medical care. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare solutions tailored to our patients' needs.

About Us

At Doctors and Co., we are dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of our community through exceptional medical care. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare solutions tailored to our patients' needs.
As a leading healthcare provider in Australia, we pride ourselves on our compassionate approach, cutting-edge treatments, and a patient-centric ethos. Our team at Mulwaree Doctors is driven by a shared commitment to excellence and innovation in the medical field.

Role Overview

We are seeking a friendly and organized Medical Receptionist to join our growing healthcare team at Mulwaree Doctors. In this role, you will work at the front desk of our medical clinic and assist our patients and other visitors. Your primary job duties will include greeting and checking in patients, answering questions, collecting patient co-pays, processing paperwork, and scheduling appointments. You will also help keep our records and work areas clean and organized, as well as ensure our office provides a welcoming environment for our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Open and Close clinic as per set procedure
• Greet patients and other callers in a professional and courteous manner
• Make appointments for patients
• Ensure medical records are managed confidentially and efficiently
• Accurately process patient payments via cash, Eftpos, and direct bill transaction.
• Invoice Medicare, Private Health Funds, TAC, Workcover.
• Knowledge of the MBS schedule and correct billing procedures
• Deal with referring doctors, hospital staff, pharmacists etc courteously and helpfully
• Attend to patient enquiries
• Check and handle internal emails.
• Fill in the roster when staff is away, on holidays and sick leave.
• Maintain the reception waiting area and consulting rooms tidy including the clean up of spills if necessary.
• Ensure the accurate storage and retrieval of patient and practice records with appropriate scanning, faxing and filing of all documents.
• At all times maintain confidentiality of patient personal and financial information.
• Complete recalls.
• Support the day to day operations of the medical centre.
• Exceptional customer service and teamwork skills.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team
• Experience with Medical software (BEST PRACTICE/MEDICAL DIRECTOR)
• Demonstrated strong organisational and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment, including multitasking
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated commitment to quality patient service
• At least 1 year experience as a Medical Receptionist in a medical practice is required

In addition, the candidate must also provide the following;

• Current Police Check
• Current Working with Children clearance
• Current First Aid/CPR certificate
• Immunisation Record
• Driving Licence/ Photo ID

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Expected Start Date: as soon as possible.
Job Types: Part Time
Salary: Remuneration will be negotiable based on experience.