Aboriginal Administration/Receptionist

Tams; Tamworth Regional Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Mentoring

Career progression

Job summary

TAMS-AC is a community-controlled health service based in Tamworth NSW. This full-time Medical Administration role supports a multidisciplinary team, handles reception duties, and ensures efficient administration to aid patient care in a culturally appropriate manner.

The ideal candidate communicates well with colleagues and providers, maintains confidentiality, and is committed to upholding high professional standards while contributing to community health goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Effective communication with service providers.
• Effective communication with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients in a culturally appropriate way.
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Current National Police Check.
• Current NSW Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Administrative and Reception duties including transport.
• Answer telephone, take messages and distribute incoming correspondence.
• Undertake faxing, printing, photocopying, binding and other administrative duties as required.
• Timely follow-up on enquiries and communications with patients and other healthcare providers.
• Provide support to the CEO, TAMS-AC Executive Team and other team members for events if required.
• Maintain the highest professional standard when representing TAMS-AC.
• Comply with all TAMS-AC Policies and Procedures.
• A team centered approach to client care.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Cultural competency

Confidentiality

Organisation & time management

Written communication

Computer literacy

Job description

Medical Administration (Healthcare & Medical)

Full time

About us

TAMS-AC is the leading provider of a comprehensive range of culturally appropriate primary healthcare services to enhance the health and emotional well-being of the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community of Tamworth and surrounding districts. TAMS-AC is an Aboriginal community-controlled health service on the land of the Gomeroi people, based in Tamworth NSW. TAMS-AC has successfully delivered culturally appropriate primary healthcare services for First Nations People for close to 30 years. In addition to primary healthcare and day to day health services provided by a large multidisciplinary team, TAMS-AC coordinates access to a range of visiting specialist services and community programs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other service providers.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and in a way that builds teamwork.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients in a culturally appropriate way.
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and computer literacy.
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Current National Police Check.
• Current NSW Driver's License.

Tasks & responsibilities - include but are not limited to;

• Administrative and Reception duties including transport.
• Answer telephone, take messages and distribute incoming correspondence.
• Undertake faxing, printing, photocopying, binding and other administrative duties as required.
• Timely follow-up on enquiries and communications with patients and other healthcare providers.
• Provide support to the CEO, TAMS-AC Executive Team and other team members for events if required.
• Maintain the highest professional standard when representing TAMS-AC.
• Comply with all TAMS-AC Policies and Procedures.
• Competitive Salary Packaging benefits including Meal/Entertainment
• Support from Professional Mentors
• A team centered approach to client care
• Supported career progression

This position is Aboriginal identified. To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the role be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is a genuine occupational requirement and falls within the exceptions set out in section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services