Allied Health Receptionist

_Exciting Opportunity: Health Receptionist Wanted_

**Position**: 1 x Full Time Allied Health Receptionist

**Location: Ipswich**.

**Remuneration**: $25.74 - $29.07 per hour. Renumeration for the position will be based on previous experience.

Healthy Lifestyles Australia is on the lookout for a motivated and dedicated Allied Health Receptionist to join our friendly, supportive administration team based in Ipswich. If you have experience in allied health or medical reception and administration, we’d love to hear from you

**About Us**:
Healthy Lifestyles Australia has been a trusted provider of dietetic, exercise physiology, and diabetes education services across Queensland for 17 years. Specialising in chronic disease management and prevention, we also assist with a wide range of other healthcare services including aged care consultations, Insurance and Workcover, and support for NDIS and DVA patients Our mission is to inspire positive lifestyle changes that reduce the burden of chronic diseases. By combining evidence-based practices with a focus on holistic care, we’re not just treating conditions — we’re helping people live their best lives.

**Why Join Us**:

- **Ongoing Professional Development**: Benefit from weekly team catchups and quarterly professional development meetings with management, ensuring you’re always at the top of your game.
- **Leadership Opportunities**:For those looking to take on more responsibility, we offer leadership roles within our team and across the organization.
- **Friendly Team**:Work in a supportive and close-knit team environment where collaboration and mutual respect are key.
- **Celebrating Success Together**:We believe in celebrating achievements and milestones as a team. From professional wins to personal celebrations, we make sure to recognize everyone’s contributions.
- **Work with a Purpose**:Healthy Lifestyles Australia isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that helps others. We’re passionate about the work we do, and we know you will be too.

**About The Role**:
As an Allied Health Receptionist, your role will be integral to supporting the administrative functions of Healthy Lifestyles Australia. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our Ipswich office, assisting patients and staff with appointments, inquiries, and general administrative duties. This position is full time, based at our office in Ipswich, with training for the position to be split between Ipswich and our Head Office in Lowood.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- **Provide Exceptional Reception Support**: Answer phone calls in a professional and courteous manner, addressing inquiries and assisting patients with booking appointments or rescheduling as necessary.
- **Coordinate Client Appointments**: Manage patient appointments, cancellations, and reschedules using our practice management software, ensuring optimal scheduling to meet patient needs.
- **Liaise with Healthcare Providers**: Coordinate with patients, families, allied health staff, GPs, and other health professionals to ensure seamless patient care.
- **Data Entry and System Management**: Accurately input patient information into the management system, ensuring up-to-date and error-free records.
- **Provide Administrative Support**: Assist the clinical team with general administrative tasks, such as file management, document preparation, and office organization.
- **Manage High-Volume Calls**: Work efficiently in a busy reception environment, handling a high volume of incoming calls daily.
- **Promote Exceptional Customer Service**: Provide friendly, efficient, and professional customer service at all times, ensuring patients have a positive experience at every touchpoint.

**Skills and Experience**:

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and resilience to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Strong time management and the ability to work independently.
- Qualifications in human resources, business administration or medical reception (highly regarded but not required).
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and cloud share systems.
- Familiarity with appointment booking and management systems.
- Competent typing skills (40+ words per minute) and strong computer literacy.
- Current Valid Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

**To Apply**:
Pay: $25.74 - $29.07 per hour

Work Location: In person