Medical Receptionist, Alberton

iMedrecruit; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist ophthalmology practice in Alberton is seeking an experienced Medical Receptionist. The role involves managing patient appointments, switchboard duties, and medical administration tasks. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a similar position and possess strong interpersonal skills. Knowledge of ophthalmology practices is advantageous. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 07h00 - 17h00.

Responsibilities

• Receiving all patients, walk-ins and service providers.
• Switchboard duties, including handling calls.
• Appointment diary bookings and management.
• Managing on-call list.
• Administration and filing duties.
• Medical aid liaison.
• Checking consent forms are signed.
• Typing of medical letters.
• Stock taking.
• Ensuring referral letters are received and filed.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Professional communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Computer literacy

Ability to multitask

Well-presented and professional

Team player

Education

At least 3 years' experience in a similar medical receptionist position

Experience in an ophthalmology practice

Experience with Elixir Live and/or GoodX

Job description

Medical Receptionist, Ophthalmology Practice, Alberton

Our client, a Specialist Ophthalmologist based in Alberton, is seeking to recruit a mature and experienced medical receptionist.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receiving all patients, walk-ins and service providers
• Switchboard duties (Day/Night switch, incoming and outgoing calls)
• Appointment diary bookings and management confirming all appointments and cancellations
• Managing on-call list
• Administration and filing duties
• Medical aid liaison
• Checking consent forms are signed
• Typing of medical letters
• Stock taking
• Ensuring referral letters are received and filed

Qualification and Requirements

• At least 3 years' experience in a similar medical receptionist position
• Experience in an ophthalmology practice will be advantageous
• Experience with Elixir Live and/or GoodX is preferred

Skills & Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literacy
• Ability to multitask
• Well-presented and professional
• Team player

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 07h00 - 17h00

Start Date

ASAP

Only candidates who meet all the minimum requirements stipulated in the advert, will be considered. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.