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Melody Hockey

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Detail-oriented medical receptionist with 20 years of experience in patient scheduling and healthcare compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient interactions and streamline communication between patients and medical staff.

I also have 28years in a nursing background.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Receptionist

Buderim Gastoenterlogy Centre
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
06.2004 - 06.2024
  • Managed patient scheduling and appointment confirmations for gastroenterology services.
  • Assisted in processing patient intake forms and collecting necessary information.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and ensured compliance with privacy regulations.
  • Coordinated communication between patients and medical staff to address inquiries.
  • Operated multi-line phone system, directing calls to appropriate departments efficiently.
  • Answered incoming calls, responding to inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
  • Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
  • Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
  • Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in computer system.
  • Prepared charts for new patients, ensuring all necessary forms were completed correctly.
  • Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff.
  • Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.
  • Processed referrals for specialist care when requested by physicians or patients.
  • Ordered office supplies as needed to maintain inventory levels.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.

Education

Southport State High School
Southport, QLD
12-1969

Skills

  • patient scheduling
  • medical record management
  • patient intake processing
  • healthcare compliance
  • referral processing
  • customer relationship management
  • problem solving
  • time management
  • Office administration
  • Patient reception management
  • Referral verification
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Front desk operations
  • Patient referral
  • Multitasking

Affiliations

I am a very active person, love to do swiming, bike riding, walking, gardening, and spending time with my children and there families and aslo spending time with my wonderful friends

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Medical Receptionist

Buderim Gastoenterlogy Centre
06.2004 - 06.2024

Southport State High School
Melody Hockey