Medical Secretary

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


Requirements

  • Matric is essential
  • Fluent in English & Afrikaans
  • Own reliable transport
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask
  • Good administration skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
  • Experience in medical reception will be beneficial
  • Experience in Elixir Live / MedeMass will be beneficial
Duties
  • Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the practice
  • Greeting and assisting patients in a courteous and kind manner, whether in person or telephonically
  • Registering new patients and capture insurance / medical aid information
  • Submitting quotations & motivations to medical aids and following up on them timeously
  • Overseeing accounts receivable & accounts payable
  • Debt collecting
  • Liaising with medical aids regarding authorisations, payments etc. and following up timeously
  • Liaising with colleagues / Drs rooms
  • Maintaining patient records
  • Addressing patient concerns and questions re. appointments, accounts etc.
  • Maintaining practice inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies
  • Remotely communicating with billing department
  • Scheduling patient appointments, ensuring efficient use of healthcare providers' time
  • Respond to inquiries from patients, families, and other healthcare providers with professionalism and courtesy
  • Relaying messages accurately and in a timely manner
  • Performing general clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing, and maintaining the office
  • Receiving cash and credit card payments and receipting thereof
  • Petty cash

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1357802
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned