Receptionist

Key responsibilities:

• Provide professional frontline services to clients/ visitors both telephonically and in person
• Obtains co-payments for specified medical procedures and ensure accurate processing of medical aid and cash invoices
• Issue receipts, manage deposits and ensure the accurate financial records
• Performs general administrative duties as required
• Manage incoming calls, including answering the switchboard, screening, and transferring calls appropriately
• Handle basic enquiries and take accurate messages for staff members
• Welcome and direct visitors to their meeting or appointment.
• Monitor and write up orders for colostomy products
• Ensure compliance with cash up and safe cash handling procedures at all times
• Book, reschedule, and cancel appointments accurately while maintaining confidentiality
• Assist clients with empathy, professionalism and efficiency in high pressure situations

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent customer service and client care
• Strong understanding of clinic operations and patient confidentiality (Knowledge of HIPAA compliance or local privacy laws)
• Computer literacy including typing appointment systems and basic office applications
• Booking, rescheduling, and cancelling appointments accurately.
• Numeracy skills and accuracy in handling financial transactions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in handling sensitive or anxious clients with empathy and professionalism
• Answering phones, emails, and questions clearly and politely
• Understanding of client confidentiality and professionalism

Working Times:

Must be available to work shifts up until 8pm