Medical Receptionist (Half Day) at HandPicked Recruitment

• The successful candidate must be flexible and willing to work alternate shifts or stand in for colleagues during periods of leave when required.
• Ideally, applicants should reside within the surrounding Randburg area due to peak traffic conditions.

Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Previous reception or front-desk experience
• Excellent verbal communication skills in both Afrikaans and English, due to the practice's patient base
• Basic accounting knowledge would be highly beneficial
• Good telephone etiquette
• Computer literate with basic Microsoft Office skills
• Fast and accurate typing skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Professional appearance and manner
• Previous experience working in a medical practice or specialist practice would be an advantage not a must
• Experience working on a medical practice management system (GoodX, Vericlaim, Elixir, MedEMass, etc.) would be highly beneficial not a must

Duties will include but is not limited to:

• Welcome patients professionally and warmly
• Answer incoming telephone calls
• Schedule and manage patient appointments
• Assist patients with general enquiries
• Maintain accurate patient information
• Perform general reception and administrative duties
• Receiving of payments
• Assist with the smooth day-to-day running of the reception area