We have an opportunity for a Receptionist to join our team at Rutherford Medical Centre.

We require a mature person that is reliable, motivated, friendly and outgoing and has the ability to work in a fast paced environment whilst maintaining privacy and accuracy.

The position will be part-time, working 16 hours per week, Tuesday's and Wednesdays's from 8.30am to 5.00pm, hours and days may change depending on the requirements of the practice. Ability to work additional hours between 8.30am and 5.00pm for coverage of annual and sick leave is required.

Your responsibilities include:

Greet patients and other clients in a helpful and friendly manner

Assist patients in booking appointments

Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of patients

Accurately process patient payments via cash and Eftpos

Process patient Medicare claims on behalf of the patient

Assist referring doctors, hospital staff, pharmacists, etc,

Attend to patient enquiries

Maintain the reception waiting area and consulting rooms tidy including the clean up of spills, if necessary

Ensure the accurate management of patient and practice records with appropriate scanning, faxing and electronic transmission of all documents

Maintain our recall and reminder system

Support the day to day operations of the medical centre

Support and assist the clinical team

Participate in ongoing training and upskilling

Strictly adhering to practice policies and procedures and all relevant regulations and guidelines

The successful applicant will:

Demonstrate excellent communication skills

Demonstrate ability to work in a team

Demonstrate strong organisational and problem solving skills

Demonstrate ability to work in a fast paced environment

Demonstrate ability to communicate with internal and external patients, colleagues and other service providers

Demonstrate commitment to quality patient service

Applications close on 30 September 2025