Medical Receptionist Salary

 Medical  receptionists are vital personnel in any healthcare facility be it clinics, hospitals, hospices etc. It is normally the very first people patients encounter either physically when they enter a hospital or through the phone when they book for appointments with the doctor. Thus the receptionist plays an integral role in building the image of … Continue reading “Medical Receptionist Salary”

 Medical  receptionists are vital personnel in any healthcare facility be it clinics, hospitals, hospices etc. It is normally the very first people patients encounter either physically when they enter a hospital or through the phone when they book for appointments with the doctor. Thus the receptionist plays an integral role in building the image of the hospital since he/she gives the first impression which may build or destroy the patient- provider relationship for the long-term. It is a good career considering that you earn a  Medical  receptionist salary at the end of the month.

Qualifications needed before earning a  medical  receptionist salary

Many human resource managers look for the following skills when hiring  medical  receptionists.

1. Efficient and top of the notch data entry expertise

2. Excellent phone etiquette and ability to operate multi-line phones or switchboard

3. Excellent communication skills. Proficiency in another language is an added advantage.

4. Punctual, reliable, no criminal record and ability to work under pressure.

5. Social, outgoing with people to create a friendly environment for clients

6. Computer literacy especially in making spreadsheets, creating and managing documents in the computer

7. Excellent cognitive ability since one is expected to learn many things while on the job.

8. Ability to multitask and juggle between several activities key of them being receiving calls and making calls to patients to schedule their appointments with the doctor.

9. A high school diploma or a relevant degree. An experience in the  medical  field is an added advantage.

This list is not conclusive as it were; other skills and experience like mastering the  medical  language in the industry will be obtained while on the job.

A  medical  receptionist Salary

The salary earned by a  medical  receptionist depends on a number of factors some of which include:

• Where he/ she works. A small clinic a large hospital or any other type of health institution.

• The amount of work that he/she does at the place of work. These are the various other responsibilities that he has been accorded with.

• The level of education of the receptionist

• The number of hours that he/she works

Many health institutions are known to be active all day every day of the week. As such most receptionists have to work on shifts. In a more busy institution the work a receptionist does increases as such the compensation must be higher than in other smaller  medical  institutions.

According to a  medical  survey carried out, the average pay scale for  medical  receptionist is roughly $11.33 per hour which sums up to about $22,000 in annual compensation. This is just an estimate since it varies depending on the skills and expertise that one has. Moreover there is an opportunity to work overtime thus earning you an extra buck. The amount of time you spend at work is commensurate with what you will earn. Most hospitals pay their  medical  receptionist really well since they are required to be on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week just in case of an emergency.