Ophthalmic Receptionist - Benoni

OPHTHALMIC RECEPTIONIST - BENONI
- This position reports to: Benoni Clinic ManagerPURPOSE:
To gather all information to pre-admit the patient on the system prior to the procedure. Complete a file with all relevant documentation. Ensure that all hospital admissions have a valid authorization from the medical aid. Admit and Discharge of patient. Billing of all stock. Assisting Ophthalmologists by performing eye and vision tests.

Key Performance Areas:
1. Responsible for capturing of pre-admissions

1. Liaison with Medical Aids to obtain and confirm pre-authorization before admission

2. Ensure correct admission and discharge of patients as per procedure

3. Management of payments made at reception

4. Maintains client service principles to ensure client expectations are met

5. Responsible for eye vision testing and special exams tests

6. Deals with client queries in an effective manner

7. Pro-active risk management on all patients prior to admission

8. Basic Administrative duties

9. Control of lenses

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Ophthalmic assistant qualification: Level 1 (Level 2 will be advantage)
• Technical skills: Knowledge of ICG angiography, fluorescein angiography, optical coherence, tomography slit-lamp and external photography
• Basic Life Support course will be an advantage
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Photography experience
• Minimum one year experience in an ophthalmic clinical setting

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