Medical Receptionist
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Clerical and Administrative Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 5Clerical and Administrative Workers
- Sub-major group
- 55Enquiry and Information Officers and Receptionists
- Minor group
- 552Medical Receptionists and Ward Clerks
- Unit group
- 5521Medical Receptionists
Description
Greets patients and other clients in a health facility such as a clinic, practice, centre or surgery, and responds to personal, telephone and written enquiries and requests.
Unit group
5521 · Medical ReceptionistsDescription
Greet patients and other clients in health facilities such as clinics, practices, centres and surgeries, and respond to personal, telephone and written enquiries and requests.
Skill level
Australia
4
Occupation skill level 4
Tasks
Tasks include
- Greets and welcomes patients and clients
- Schedules appointments for patients and manages the appointment calendar
- Assists with billing and payment processes
- Responds to enquiries and requests from patients and clients in person, over the phone and through written communication
- Registers patients by collecting and verifying personal and insurance information
- Coordinates with health care providers to ensure smooth patient flow
- Maintains patient records and ensures confidentiality of patient information
- Provides information to patients regarding clinic policies, procedures and services
- Handles and resolves patient complaints and concerns
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/5/55/552/5521
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.
