Medical Receptionist

Give a healing hand.

The medical receptionist plays a vital part in the running of any family medical practice, hospital or clinic – firstly as the initial point of contact for patients, then in the day-to-day administration of the enterprise.

The Cengage Education Medical Receptionist course has been compiled by experts to give students a thorough background knowledge of the medical industry and the skills they need to give their workplace a professional face. You’ll learn the essentials of workplace communication, medical language, customer service principles and health and safety – everything you need to get started in an enjoyable, people-oriented career.

On completion of your course:

Upon successful completion of the following competencies:

  • BSBCMN203A Communicate in the workplace
  • BSBCMN208A Deliver a service to customers
  • BSBCMN209A Provide information to clients
  • BSBCMN207A Prepare and process financial/business documents
  • BSBCMN206A Process and Maintain workplace information
  • BSBCMN212A Handle mail

students will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment. This course contains selected units of competency from the BSB01 Business Services Training Package

About our Nationally Recognised Training accreditation Cengage Education is a Registered Training Organisation registered by VETAB (Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board).

Medical Receptionist - Extra learning materialsKey areas of learning:

  • Follow OHS policies and procedures in a medical office
  • BSBCMN203A Communicate in the workplace
  • Medical Terminology
  • BSBCMN206A Process and Maintain workplace information
  • BSBCMN208A Deliver a service to customers
  • BSBCMN209A Prepare and process financial/business documents
  • BSBCMN207A Prepare and process financial/business documents
  • Prepare and process medical accounts
  • BSBCMN212A Handle Mail
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Course Number 97720C
Course Type Correspondence
Course Duration Max 18 months
Study Hours Approx 165 hrs
Qualification Statement of Attainment

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge or experience is required to take this course.

Learning periods

This course is divided into 4 learning periods.

Computer requirements

To complete this course you will need access to:

  • A computer Windows 95/98 or above
  • A Microsoft compatible mouse
  • At least 64MB RAM
  • CD-ROM

Assessment details

  • 8 written assessments
  • 3 computer based assessments

Extra learning materials included in the Medical Receptionist course

  • Textbook - Medical Dictionary
  • Medical Terminology CD ROM

Subjects You’ll Cover

Follow OHS policies and procedures in a medical office

  • Health and safety in the workplace
  • Identifying hazards and controlling risks in the workplace
  • Identifying and controlling emergency situations
  • Reporting risks and hazards

Medical Terminology

  • Word roots, prefixes, suffixes and combinations Anatomical Basics
  • The Musculoskeletal, Gastrointestinal & Respiratory Systems
  • The Neurological System, Psychology and Pharmacology

Prepare and process medical accounts

  • The Australian health care system
  • Medical fees
  • Understanding medical accounts
  • Preparing and issuing a medical account
  • Processing and following up medical accounts

BSBCMN206A Process and Maintain workplace information

  • Collecting workplace information
  • Processing workplace information
  • Maintaining information systems

BSBCMN203A Communicate in the workplace

  • Communication in the workplace
  • Spoken messages and telephone skills
  • Written information

BSBCMN208A Deliver a service to customers

BSBCMN209A Provide information to clients

  • Understanding your organisation
  • Procedures for communicating with customers
  • Communication skills
  • Identify and respond to customer
  • Provide quality customer service

BSBCMN207A Prepare and process financial/business documents

  • Financial transactions and cash flow
  • Financial records
  • Petty cash
  • Banking

BSBCMN212A Handle mail

  • Receive and distribute incoming mail
  • Receive and despatch outgoing mail
  • Organise and send bulk mail
  • Organise urgent and same day deliveries
  • Organise and electronic mail

Computing Skills

  • Arranging meetings and contacts
  • Recording tasks, journals and notes
  • Integrating and customising Outlook
  • Enhancing a document
  • Enhancing a presentation visually
  • Mail merge, envelopes and labels
  • Managing display properties
  • Advanced calculation techniques
  • Data manipulation
  • Outlining and web integration
  • Charts and drawing objects