Job Summary
The admission receptionist is responsible for providing administrative support to medical staff. The receptionist is the first point of contact for patients.
The receptionist registers clients and directs them to the appropriate area for treatment and consultation. The role that requires tact, discretion and understanding
Responsibilities
Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries and medical consultations.
Compile and record medical charts, reports, and correspondence, using typewriter or personal computer.
Answer telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff.
Receives and route messages and documents such as laboratory results to appropriate staff.
Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
Interview patients in order to complete documents, case histories, and forms such as intake and insurance forms.
Maintain medical records, technical library and correspondence files.
Operate office equipment such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories and medical records
Transmit correspondence and medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Perform various clerical and administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
Arrange hospital admissions for patients.
Transcribe recorded messages and practitioners’ diagnoses and recommendations into patients’ medical records.
Perform book-keeping duties, such as credits and collections, preparing and sending financial statements and bills, and keeping financial records.
Prepare correspondence and assist physicians or medical scientists with preparation of reports, speeches, articles and conference proceedings.
Basic Qualification
The Admission receptionist position requires a minimum of National Diploma from a reputable organization
Minimum of 1 year working experience as a Customer service or receptionist.
The individual must be computer literate
Other Qualifications:
The individual must be courteous, responsive, respective, and able to withstand stress
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their job Applications and CV’s to: careers@imoihealth.com indicating their preferred location in the Job Application or Cover letter