Senior Medical Receptionist – Ophthalmology & Career Growth

Drake International; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake International, a specialist ophthalmology clinic, seeks a Senior Medical Receptionist to deliver high-quality patient service and support daily administration, scheduling and billing. You will coordinate appointments, manage referrals, and work closely with doctors and the clinical team to ensure smooth operation of the practice.

The role involves maintaining patient records, preparing theatre lists, invoicing surgical accounts, and liaising with health funds and patients throughout the

Qualifications

• Experience in medical administration or medical reception.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience liaising with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation in a busy clinical environment.
• Knowledge of Medicare and private health fund billing.
• Experience with invoicing, payments and receipting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate appointments and schedules for the specialist practice.
• Analyse referrals and ensure they are appropriately managed.
• Communicate with patients regarding consultations and hospital admissions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and prepare theatre lists.
• Invoice surgical accounts and submit to health funds.

Skills

Medical administration

Communication

Patient liaison

Organisation

Attention to detail

MS Office

Medicare billing

Invoicing & payments

Team collaboration

Ophthalmology experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Drake International, a specialist ophthalmology clinic, seeks a Senior Medical Receptionist to deliver high-quality patient service and support daily administration, scheduling and billing. You will coordinate appointments, manage referrals, and work closely with doctors and the clinical team to ensure smooth operation of the practice.

The role involves maintaining patient records, preparing theatre lists, invoicing surgical accounts, and liaising with health funds and patients throughout the