QSSR-FLDVR-RECEPTIONIST / REGISTRATION CLERK
Position
Summary
Receptionists / Registration Clerks are the first
point of contact for patients and visitors. They are responsible for welcoming
patients, managing registration, maintaining accurate records, and providing
excellent customer service. Their role ensures smooth patient flow and supports
hospital operations by handling front desk duties with professionalism and
confidentiality.
Key
Responsibilities
Front
Desk & Patient Reception
- Welcome patients, visitors, and partners with
courtesy and professionalism.
- Provide information about hospital services,
procedures, and schedules.
- Answer phone calls, emails, and direct
inquiries to the appropriate departments.
Patient
Registration
- Register patients into the hospital system,
ensuring accurate entry of demographic and medical information.
- Verify insurance details (CBHI, RSSB, private)
or payment method before service provision.
- Issue patient identification numbers/cards and
update existing records.
- Ensure confidentiality and security of patient
data.
Billing
& Payment Support
- Direct patients to the billing office and
assist with initial documentation.
- Collect consultation fees when required and
issue receipts.
- Support insurance pre-authorization and
verification processes.
Patient
Flow & Coordination
- Schedule appointments and manage patient queues
to reduce waiting times.
- Liaise with nurses and clinical teams to
coordinate patient flow.
- Guide patients through service points within
the hospital.
Administrative
Support
- Maintain organized front desk records, logs,
and daily patient statistics.
- Support preparation of daily reports on patient
attendance and registration activities.
- Assist in hospital events, outreach days, or
community mobilization activities when required.
Requirements
Qualifications
& Experience
- Bachelor’s or certificate in Office
Administration, Customer Care, Business, or related field.
- Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in reception,
front office, or registration (healthcare experience preferred).
- Knowledge of hospital systems or patient
registration software is an advantage.
- Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel,
Outlook).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills.
- Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda required;
French is an added advantage.
Core
Competencies
- Professional appearance and customer service
orientation.
- Accuracy and attention to detail in patient
registration.
- Ability to multitask in a busy hospital
environment.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Respect for confidentiality and patient
dignity.