Medical Receptionist - Ophthalmology Practice - JHB

Our client, an Ophthalmologist based in the North West of Johannesburg, is seeking to recruit a medical receptionist to join their practice.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Patient Liaison:

• Assist with queries and communication from patients contacting the practice (Telephonic & Email)
• Assist with follow up of patients in between appointments
• Managing the patient diary, appointments, admissions and registrations
• Surgery Support:
• Prepare theatre lists
• Be the clinical liaison between Dr and hospital staff
• Make follow up calls to patients before and after surgery or procedures
• Admin:
• Order and maintain stock and equipment requirements
• Confirm authorisations, benefits and limits
• General administrative tasks
• Oversee accurate transfer of information to patient files and ensure that all patient records are complete
• Ensure practice policies and best practices are up to industry standards and government regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• At least 3-5 years experience in a medical practice
• GoodX experience is essential with good understanding of reporting
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, Emails etc)
• General clinical and ophthalmology experience is beneficial

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Professional communication skills (verbal & written)
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literacy
• Well-presented and professional

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday, 08h00 - 17h00
• Overtime as and when and if required

Appointment:

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.