Description
COURSE OVERVIEW
With this course, become a qualified Medical Receptionist and enter a fast growing and respected profession that contributes to the wellbeing of people of all walks of life. Some
of the most important administrative duties assigned to medical secretaries are scheduling
appointments, billing, managing patients and taking care of coding for insurance. Simply put, medical receptionists are crucial in assisting doctors in helping their patients and are essential members of staff for all hospitals and medical centres.
COURSE FEATURES
This course is focused towards people who want to be, or are already, working with children, as well as those looking to develop skills for a career in childcare. With content combining both Children’s Nutrition and Psychology, it helps parents and child care workers understand how they can provide an environment that nurtures a child’s development. Accredited through the International Approval and legistration Centre (IARC), be certain of learning skills directly relevant to job outcomes within the mental health field.
SUBJECTS
- Role of a Receptionist
- Medical Reception Service Skills
- Time Management
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Maintain Patient Records
- Effective Business Communication
- Introduction to Microsoft Word
- Understanding Medicare
- Workplace Health and Safety
- First Aid and Medical Emergencies
- Customer Relationship
- Management
BONUS SUBJECTS
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Introduction to MedTech
Medtech provides software solutions for the healthcare environment, enabling health professionals to efficiently manage their patients. With this course, you’ll also get in-depth Medtech training and a free 352 Medtech training guide.
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
Speak to one of our Course Advisors for further information on additional courses that can improve your employment outcomes and future goals.
JOB OUTCOMES
According to the Bureau of Statistics, between 2008-2018, there was a twenty percent growth rate of employment within Medical Reception, with over 189,000 job openings. Based on this, the employment outlook for medical receptionists is excellent and is projected to grow considerably.
Possible career outcomes include:
- Medical Reception
- Ward Clerk
- Pharmacy Assistance
- Nursing
- Medical Recording
- Medical Transcribing
