Detail-oriented medical receptionist with several-year background performing basic clerical tasks to keep office running smoothly. Organized and meticulous individual with outstanding phone demeanor and etiquette paired with deep knowledge of medical terminology. Collaborative team player dedicated to helping patients and staff.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Receptionist
Doctors & Co – Salamander Bay Doctors
Salamander Bay
02.2023 - Current
All aspects of Medical Receptionist duties
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
Ordered supplies needed and kept tabs on inventory levels
Managed operations in accordance with budget requirements
Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments
Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files
Took messages from patients and promptly relayed to appropriate staff
Answered multi-line phone system and directed callers to requested personnel and departments
Delivered high-quality administrative and customer service to sustain patient and work flows
Informed patients of financial responsibilities prior to rendering services
Gathered, transcribed and typed medical information into charts
Compiled physical and digital documents, charts and reports
Applied knowledge of medical terminology and insurance processes to support office administration productivity.
Practice Manager
Bay Medical Group/IPN Medical Centres
Salamander Bay, NSW
12.2018 - 07.2022
Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective practice management
Coordinated financial operations, budgeting, accounting, expenses and financial reporting tasks
Cultivated close working relationships with the entire staff, including Doctors, Nurses and Admin
Online claiming of Medicare, rejections
Banking reconciliation
All aspects of Medical Administration from Call Centre to reception desk
Payroll admin - Xero, Kronos
Accounts Administration
Oversaw clinic financial management, recruitment and human resources.
Medical Receptionist
Bay Medical Group
Salamander Bay, NSW
11.2009 - 12.2018
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
Ordered supplies needed and kept tabs on inventory levels
Managed operations in accordance with budget requirements
Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments
Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files
Took messages from patients and promptly relayed to appropriate staff
Answered multi-line phone system and directed callers to requested personnel and departments
Delivered high-quality administrative and customer service to sustain patient and work flows
Informed patients of financial responsibilities prior to rendering services
Gathered, transcribed and typed medical information into charts
Compiled physical and digital documents, charts and reports
Applied knowledge of medical terminology and insurance processes to support office administration productivity.
Customer Service Officer
Hunter Valley Aqua Golf
Polkolbin, NSW
10.2006 - 11.2009
Processed payments and updated balances and customer totals
Followed up on emailed or web-submitted customer inquiries within standard response times.
Medical Receptionist
Bay Medical Group
Nelson Bay, NSW
01.1999 - 05.2005
Entered insurance, demographics and health history into patient database
Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details
Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments
Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files
Answered multi-line phone system and directed callers to requested personnel and departments
Delivered high-quality administrative and customer service to sustain patient and work flows
Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants
Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff
Straightened up waiting room to maintain neat and organized space
Informed patients of financial responsibilities prior to rendering services.
Education
Year 12 HSC -
Nelson Bay High School
12.1992
Skills
General Administrative skills
Workflow management
Payroll /Accounts Payable & Receivable
Managing files and records
Managing medical practices
Resource management
Budget oversight
Patient relations
Health information systems - Online Claiming
Accreditation support
Quality assurance controls
Staff supervision
Rostering
Schedule and deliver staff,doctors, nurses and management meetings
Policy and procedure development
Medical Billing
Billing support
Proficient in Best Practice ( Have used also Medical Director,Kronos, Xero)
References
Dr Anthony Plummer, 0407787081
Dr Jim Papadopoulos, 0409849736
Courtney Dawson, 0407268413
Kieran McMahon, 0408633377
Kym Read, 0401438888
Certification
03/07/2024 - HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Certificate (Contains HLTAID009 Provides Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Timeline
Medical Receptionist
Doctors & Co – Salamander Bay Doctors
02.2023 - Current
Practice Manager
Bay Medical Group/IPN Medical Centres
12.2018 - 07.2022
Medical Receptionist
Bay Medical Group
11.2009 - 12.2018
Customer Service Officer
Hunter Valley Aqua Golf
10.2006 - 11.2009
Medical Receptionist
Bay Medical Group
01.1999 - 05.2005
Year 12 HSC -
Nelson Bay High School
03/07/2024 - HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Certificate (Contains HLTAID009 Provides Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
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