OSCA 2024 · 552131 · Skill level 4
Medical Receptionist: OSCA 552131
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Medical Receptionist is OSCA 2024 code 552131. It corresponds to ANZSCO 542114 Medical Receptionist, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 552131
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 542114
Medical Receptionist
Not on the skilled occupation lists.
The job
What a medical receptionist does
Greets patients and other clients in a health facility such as a clinic, practice, centre or surgery, and responds to personal, telephone and written enquiries and requests.
Skill level 4: Certificate II or III, or at least 1 year of relevant experience
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Greets and welcomes patients and clients
- Schedules appointments for patients and manages the appointment calendar
- Assists with billing and payment processes
- Responds to enquiries and requests from patients and clients in person, over the phone and through written communication
- Registers patients by collecting and verifying personal and insurance information
- Coordinates with health care providers to ensure smooth patient flow
- Maintains patient records and ensures confidentiality of patient information
- Provides information to patients regarding clinic policies, procedures and services
- Handles and resolves patient complaints and concerns
Questions
OSCA 552131: common questions
What is the OSCA code for medical receptionist?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 552131?
Is Medical Receptionist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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