Medical Receptionist (Specialist Doctor) - Sandton, Johannesburg

Imedrecruit; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Medical Receptionist for a Specialist Doctor in Sandton. The role involves answering calls, managing patient appointments, and handling billing. Candidates should have at least 2 years experience in a similar position and possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Knowledge of medical software like VeriClaim is advantageous. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08h00 to 16h30.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar medical receptionist position is essential.
• Experience with medical billing is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of ICD10 codes will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Answering calls in a professional manner.
• Managing patient appointments and communication.
• Assisting with billing and patient accounts.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Professional communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Matric

Tools

VeriClaim

Job description

Medical Receptionist (Specialist Doctor) - Sandton, Johannesburg

Our client, a Specialist Doctor based in the Sandton, is seeking to recruit an experienced medical receptionist.

Duties and Responsibilities

Answering of all calls in a professional, courteous and efficient manner.

Take messages and ensure they are actioned by relevant person.

Assist with phone, email or SMS to patients with feedback from doctor regarding messages left.

Managing the diary booking patient appointments, communicate billing policy to all new patients.

Preparing all files for following days appointments.

Welcome patients arriving in a friendly and professional manner, communicate time delays to manage client expectations.

Check that all patient details on file are still up to date and obtain new details if relevant.

Open accounts and capture all relevant information accurately on system for new patients.

Assist with contacting external healthcare providers to obtain notes and referral letters if needed for a patients visit.

Assist with obtaining patient results and related correspondence (lab results, radiology etc).

Assist with doctor's reports, thank you letters (where necessary).

Manage hospital admissions and authorisations thereof.

Accept money (cash or card) and receipting thereof.

Allocate patient payments.

Submit billing instructions to billing person

Liaise with contractors such as billing person, hospital technical department, IT specialists, Suppliers etc.

Maintain all supplier contracts and agreements.

Assist the doctor with all office admin related tasks.

Assist with Social Media updates.

Submit documents to accountant for tax and VAT purposes

Qualification and Requirements

Matric

At least 2 years' experience in a similar medical receptionist position is essential.

Experience with medical billing (in-rooms) will be advantageous

Basic understanding of ICD10 codes will be advantageous

Computer literate

Experience with medical software (VeriClaim) will be advantageous

Skills and attributes

Strong interpersonal skills

Mature and drama-averse

Professional communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work independently as well as within a team

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Dependable & reliable

Well-presented and professional

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 08h00 to 16h30

Start Date

December

• / January

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.