Medical Receptionist

Retina Associates - Eastern Suburbs Reti na; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Retina Associates - Eastern Suburbs Retina is seeking a motivated medical receptionist to join our fast-paced ophthalmology clinic in Sydney. The successful candidate will schedule consultations and surgeries, handle patient billings and Medicare/Private claims, and assist with triage and records management.

The role requires excellent MS Office skills, a professional phone manner, and reliable, autonomous work in a team. Prior ophthalmology experience is highly regarded but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a medical receptionist.
• Full Australian work rights.
• Fluent in English with a professional phone manner.
• Strong computer skills, especially MS Office and internet search.

Responsibilities

• Schedule consultation and surgical appointments for patients.
• Handle patient billings and process claims to Medicare, DVA, Private and Workcover.
• Perform basic triaging of emergencies.
• Manage and maintain patient records.
• Maintain and upkeep of the practice.

Skills

MS Office

Multitasking

Phone etiquette

Medical receptionist

Billing knowledge

Tools

Medical billing software

Job description

At Eastern Suburbs Retina we require a motivated individual to join our team. Someone who displays a professional and welcoming manner who is capable of working in a fast paced, busy ophthalmology clinic.

Responsibilities Include:

• Scheduling consultation and surgical appointments for patients
• Patient Billings and processing claims to Medicare, DVA, Private and Workcover
• Basic triaging of emergencies
• Managing and maintaining patient records
• Maintenance and up-keeping of the practice
• Typing of medical letters and reports
• Highly Organised and able to multitask and work under pressure
• Must have high level computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel) and internet skills
• A professional, caring and friendly demeanor
• Reliable and punctual with the ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Fluent in English with a professional phone manner
• Full Australian work rights
• Prior experience as a medical receptionist
• Knowledge of medical billing and rebates will be highly regarded
• Experience with medical/typing software an advantage but not essential