Medical Receptionist (Ophthalmology) - Johannesburg

Medical Receptionist (Ophthalmology), Johannesburg Central

Our client, an Ophthalmologist based in Johannesburg Central, is seeking to recruit a medical receptionist with experience in theatre coordination to join their practice.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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
• Prepare theatre lists, coordinate all theatre arrangements and authorisations for procedures
• Be the clinical liaison between Dr and hospital staff
• Make follow up calls to patients before and after surgery or procedures
• Order and maintain stock and equipment requirements
• Confirm authorisations, benefits and limits
• Creating of invoices, cost estimates and accepting payments
• Liaise with medical billing company (debt collection will be outsourced)
• General administrative tasks
• Oversee accurate transfer of information to patient electronic 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 years' experience in a medical surgical practice is essential
• Medical billing experience is essential
• 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 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.