Medical Secretary
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Job Location:
Rondebosch - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who We Are
We are a leading provider of integrated patient-centred oncology care committed to excellence in cancer treatment and support. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures that patients receive holistic high-quality care at every stage of their journey.
At Cancercare:
Cancercare strives towards being an employer of choice in the oncology industry.
Job Overview
The medical secretary plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the medical reception area. The role requires a professional individual who can deliver excellent patient service support administrative processes and facilitate effective communication between patients healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.
Job Purpose
To provide efficient administrative and reception support within the medical practice while ensuring a patient-centred environment. The role contributes to effective workflow management accurate record keeping financial administration support and high levels of patient and stakeholder satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Professionally manage telephone calls messages and patient scheduling
- Prepare scan fax and maintain patient files and documentation
- Register patients on relevant systems (E-Auths MED-E-MASS NP Register Profdoc Mosaiq)
- Maintain accurate records statistics and daily filing systems
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail reports and correspondence
- Assist with consultation fee collection billing support and authorization processes
- Coordinate communication between patients doctors hospitals and medical aids
- Meet and greet patients and provide orientation for new patients
- Ensure adherence to all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and support a smooth patient-centred reception environment
Required Minimum Education
- Matric and Diploma in Management Assistance or Secretarial Certificate
Required Minimum Experience
- 2 Yearsin a medical or healthcare environment
Cancercare is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments will be made in line with the companys employment policies and relevant legislation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Typing
- Athenahealth
- Clerical Experience
- eClinicalWorks
- Insurance Verification
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Medical Terminology
- CPT Coding
- Epic
