Medical Receptionist

We are a busy Ophthalmology practice seeking a confident individual to join our friendly team on a permanent/part time basis (approx. 25-30 hours a week), with the flexibility to relieve annual and sick leave.

The practice is seeking to appoint a Medical Receptionist to our team based both in the CBD and our clinic on Marion Road.

Role

The role of Medical Receptionist forms a vital part of the patient care process by providing a warm, friendly and professional experience for our patients. The successful applicant must have the ability to multi-task and have exceptional computer skills. Previous medical/ophthalmic experience highly regarded.

Specific tasks include:

Welcoming patients to the practice

Entering patient information into the computer system

Invoicing and receipting both through Medicare and health insurance companies

Booking patient appointments

Answering incoming calls on a busy switchboard

General office duties

Benefits

• Above award annual wage plus super and leave loading
• CBD location located opposite the RAH with great public transport access and public car parking available
• No weekend work
• Modern clinic with state of the art equipment
• Uniform provided (upon completion of probation)
• Positive team environment

Candidate

Preference will be given to candidates with Medical/Ophthalmology experience. However, applications will be welcome from people who have some medical experience (particularly with billings).

Preferably, you will be expected to have experience in a medical environment underpinned by a good knowledge of medical and/or ophthalmic terminology.

Other skills and personal attributes essential for success in the role include:

Well-developed interpersonal skills, enabling quick rapport with patients and fellow staff members

A calm, friendly and professional demeanour, reflecting the Practice's image

High level of computer literacy

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