Medical Receptionist

We are currently seeking an experienced medical secretary to join our dedicated friendly team to cover 3-5 days a week on casual with view to permanent part-time or full-time basis. No weekends.

Some of the duties include:

- Greeting patients on arrival
- Answering the phone and dealing with all patient inquiries efficiently
- Scheduling patient appointments
- Managing and maintaining patient records
- Billing and processing Medicare claims
- Medical Transcription of dictated reports
- Providing financial consent
- Maintaining and managing operative theatre lists including clear communication with hospitals, anaesthetists, assistants, and patients
- Liaising with GPs, other health professionals, health care services and support staff
- General administrative duties

**Essential Criteria**:

- Excellent verbal and written communication and great people skills
- Highly organised and able to multitask and thrive in busy working environment
- Reliable and punctual with the ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Must maintain a strict level of confidentiality
- Well presented at all times
- Attention to detail
- Excellent computer and typing skills and experience in Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Australian Citizen or Permanent Residency

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Prior experience as a medical receptionist
- Experience with medical software program Genie
- A genuine interest and commitment to patient care
- Experience in transcribing documents from dictaphone
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Flexibility to cover staff as required

Above award rates commensurate with experience.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 32-38 per week

**Salary**: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are vaccinated. All patients visiting the practice are tested prior to their appointment. Masks worn by all staff and patients.

Application Question(s):

- What is your average typing speed?

**Experience**:

- Medical admin: 1 year (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)