Clinic Receptionist

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in South Africa is seeking a Clinic Receptionist to manage patient interactions, organize appointments, and ensure quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 qualification, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle pressure. Responsibilities include registering patients, managing records, assisting with medical forms, and responding to emergencies. This role offers a market-related salary and additional benefits like medical aid and a provident fund.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is a mandatory requirement.
• Ability to work under pressure is essential.
• Follow and provide clear instructions to patients.

Responsibilities

• Register patients according to established standards.
• Assist patients in completing necessary medical forms including medical insurances.
• Inform patients of clinic procedures and manage patient records.
• Answer all incoming calls within a reasonable time.
• Help patients in distress by responding to emergencies.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Follow and give oral and written instructions

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

Overview

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ near Tamabotie Mall has an opportunity available for a Clinic Receptionist to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to attend to patients on the phone and in person, coordinate and organize appointments and documentation, and support the delivery of quality patient care.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric

Job Description

• Register patients according to established standards.
• Assist patients in completing necessary medical forms including medical insurances.
• Monitor and maintain the clinical equipment, stationery and medication required.
• Inform patients of clinic procedures and manage patient records.
• Open new patient files according to standard procedures.
• Ensure patient information is correct.
• Process medical aid payments.
• Move patients through appointments as scheduled.
• Obtain medical reports if required.
• Ensure the reception area is clean and maintained to safeguard the patient’s privacy and confidentiality.
• Answer all incoming calls within a reasonable time according to Dis-Chem standards.
• Use proper telephone etiquette when speaking with patients over the phone.
• Give relevant and accurate information to callers regarding their requests, questions or concerns.
• Ensure to take down caller details on all calls that come through to the switchboard for the third time, and email the relevant staff.
• Ensure you are taking the correct message from the callers – repeat the message to the caller for confirmation.
• Take extra care when taking caller contact details – repeat the details to the caller for confirmation.
• Ask the caller adequate questions to ensure the correct message is transferred.
• Ensure that messages or calls get transferred to the correct person at all times.
• Assist walk-in guests in reaching staff for meetings and/or deliveries.
• Provide customers with area codes, work telephone numbers and other relevant information when requested.
• Ensure customers, guests and callers receive relevant feedback, within good time, regarding queries.
• Help patients in distress by responding to emergencies.
• Advise and assist patients regarding medical aid authorization procedures.
• Follow up with patients regarding any feedback requested.

Competencies

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline driven
• Follow and give oral and written instructions

Advantageous

• N/A

Special conditions of employment

• South African citizen
• Dedicated workstation – Sit at desk most of the day
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.