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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?
The OSCA 2024 code is 552131 (Medical Receptionist), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 552131?
ANZSCO 542114 Medical Receptionist. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Medical Receptionist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Not under its ANZSCO equivalent: none is on the Home Affairs combined list checked on 21 October 2026. Another occupation may fit your duties better.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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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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