Medical Receptionist: Patient‑Focused Front Desk

22 hours ago

melbourne, victoria, Australia St Maria Pty Ltd Full-time

As a medical receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for all our patients. You will need to be well-presented, courteous and committed to providing excellent customer service. High level communication skills, the ability to show empathy to patients, and a commitment to address their concerns and work as part of a team is paramount. The clinic is open from 7:30am to 7:30pm so the candidate must be able to work these hours as part of their roster, and have flexibility where required to assist the team.

Key responsibilities

  • Ensuring the highest level of quality care and service delivered to patients from the moment they arrive at the clinic
  • Supporting the GP's and nurses
  • Ensuring confidentiality and management of patient records
  • Liaising with Medicare, TAC and other insurance companies
  • Communicating professionally with doctors, nurses, other staff, and patients
  • Ability to multitask and prioritise workloads, including managing a high call volume
  • Ability to complete daily reception and cleaning tasks to a high standard

About you

  • Minimum 1-year experience as a receptionist in a medical clinic setting (Desired)
  • Experience with medical practice management software is required, with any system acceptable
  • Strong, professional and polite communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Positive, enthusiastic attitude and good team player, who will contribute positively to the clinic culture
  • Must have full work rights

About us

Ballarto Medical Centre is a long established family medical clinic in Carrum Downs, with 12 doctors, 4 nurses and an admin team of 6.

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