Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Welcome patients, visitors, and guests in a courteous and professional manner.
- Manage front desk operations, telephone calls, emails, and general inquiries.
- Register patients and update their information accurately in the hospital or clinic management system.
- Schedule, confirm, and coordinate patient appointments and follow-up visits.
- Guide patients regarding consultations, departments, facilities, and available services.
- Coordinate with doctors, nurses, billing staff, and other departments to ensure efficient patient flow.
- Assist with patient billing, payment processing, and insurance-related inquiries, where applicable.
- Maintain accurate records, appointment schedules, and reception documentation.
- Handle patient concerns and direct complex issues to the appropriate department.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area.
- Protect patient confidentiality and follow organizational policies and procedures.
- Support other administrative tasks as required by management.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Previous experience in a front office, reception, customer service, or healthcare setting is an advantage.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and a professional, patient-friendly attitude.
- Basic knowledge of appointment scheduling, patient registration, and administrative procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer-based record management systems.
- Familiarity with hospital management systems and medical insurance procedures is an advantage.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to handle patient inquiries and challenging situations calmly and professionally.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic or other relevant languages is an advantage.
- Commitment to patient privacy, confidentiality, and quality customer service.