Front Desk Receptionist
Job Overview
As a Medical Receptionist, you will welcome patients, manage appointments, handle inquiries, process registration and billing, and ensure a smooth front-desk operation. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, a welcoming demeanor, and strong multitasking abilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Reception & Registration: Greet patients warmly, complete registration procedures, collect necessary demographics/medical history, and verify insurance or test details.
Appointment Scheduling: Manage patient bookings for pathology, radiology (CT, Ultrasound, X-Ray), and health packages via phone, walk-in, or online booking systems.
Billing & Cash Handling: Collect payments for diagnostic tests, issue accurate receipts, manage daily cash register summaries, and process digital payments.
- Patient Guidance & Support
- Explain pre-test instructions (e.g., fasting requirements, medication guidelines) clearly to patients.
- Report Delivery
- Coordinate the distribution of physical and digital diagnostic reports to patients and attending physicians.
Communication & Coordination: Answer incoming phone calls, respond to emails, resolve basic inquiries, and liaise with laboratory technicians, radiographers, and phlebotomists.
- Front Office Upkeep
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception and waiting area.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education
- High School Diploma / Graduate in any discipline (Healthcare / Hospital Administration degree is a plus).
Experience: 1–3 years of experience as a receptionist, front desk officer, or customer service representative (experience in a diagnostic center, clinic, or hospital preferred)/Fresher
Technical Skills: Basic computer literacy, proficiency in MS Office, and familiarity with Diagnostic / Hospital Information Systems (HIS/LIS) is preferred.
Key Soft Skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong empathy, patience, and customer service attitude.
Ability to multitask and maintain calm under peak hours.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Schedule
Day shift / Rotational shifts
- Pay
- ₹14,000.00 - ₹16,000.00 per month
Benefits
Provident Fund
- Work Location
- In person
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