Medical Receptionist

at Fendalton Eye Clinic
Published October 1, 2020
Location Timaru, New Zealand
Category Pharmaceutical  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Medical Receptionist Fendalton Eye Clinic location Canterbury.

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic people person to join our team as our front office person. You would be joining Dr David Kent and his dedicated team at Fendalton Eye Clinic. Providing excellence in ophthalmology specialising in refractive laser eye surgery. This is a busy frontline reception role requiring a friendly, professional empathetic person who has excellent communication skills and can remain calm under pressure.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to welcoming all who enter the clinic determining and fulfilling their needs. Ensuring accuracy with patient details entered into medical software program. Answering email inquiries promptly. Providing accurate written information to patients regarding their appointments and costs. Liaising and co-ordinating with clinical staff to ensure appointments and clinic flow run to schedule. Ensuring reception and patient waiting area is clean, tidy and safe at all times, Data entry.

Skills required professional caring empathetic attitude. Efficient and courteous with an eye for detail. Exceptional customer service. Drawing on excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Exceptional organisational and time management skills. Ability to work as part of a team as well as being self-motivated. Previous experience with Best Practice (Houston Medical) software would be a definite advantage though not essential.

Being receptive to and having the ability to pick up new computer systems quickly is imperative. Experience working with Microsoft Office software. Only apply if you have a genuine passion for the care and concern of others and enjoy being part of a team. Hours are ~ 4hrs each day Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.