Medical Receptionist

**Reception**
- Open and close clinic.
- Greet patients and other callers at the practice in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Answer the telephone promptly and courteously.
- Schedule appointments for patients.
- Issue patient invoices/receipts and bulk bill as required.
- Enter and update patient registration details.
- Manage calls from patients wanting test results by referring them to the practice nurse on duty.
- To exercise confidentiality with regards to patient care and all aspects of the practice.
- Maintain reception area in a tidy and welcoming manner.
- Ensure registration forms, practice information sheets, and information displays are correct and adequately stocked.
- Assist doctors and nurses by making telephone calls, photocopying, etc., as requested and required.

**Administration**
- Prepare and record outgoing mail and posting daily.
- Open and distribute incoming mail.
- Type medical reports as required.
- Scan and/or file patient correspondence, results daily, or as required.
- Ensure computer back-up hard drive is changed daily.

**Other Duties**
- To actively participate in general staff meetings.
- To attend training sessions in-house and external courses when required.
- General housekeeping such as tidying and cleaning of waiting room when necessary.
- Undertake other duties as required from time to time as directed by the practice manager, nurses and doctors.
- Maintain knowledge of, and comply with,workplace health and safety principles including infection control.
- Demonstrated patient-focused approach in service provision with genuine empathy and interest in their needs.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Always be well-presented, friendly, courteous and obliging.
- Represent the practice in a confident and positive manner at all times.
- Undertake all duties in a diligent manner, with honesty and integrity.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding patient and practice information.
- Have a vigilant attitude to accuracy, being prepared to double check as necessary.
- Work cooperatively and independently.
- Demonstrate ability to prioritise and organise.
- Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $24.00 - $33.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lakemba, NSW 2195: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Medical admin: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)