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Medical Receptionist

Manage bookings, patient intake, and medical admin at clinics or practices.

payments Avg: R17,000

description Overview

Medical Receptionists schedule appointments, handle patient records, process payments/claims, and manage front-desk communication.

**A Day in the Life:**
Bookings, patient check-in, billing support, and admin.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:00

Open practice and confirm appointments

09:00

Patient check-ins and admin

12:00

Billing/claims support and follow-ups

15:30

Schedule updates and record filing

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Receptionist

0-2

Step 2

Medical Receptionist

2-5

Step 3

Practice Administrator

5-8

Step 4

Practice Manager

8+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 10,000 - R 26,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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