Medical Assistant

ForHealth Group; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP program

Flare benefits

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Dental discount

Medibank private health insurance

Job summary

ForHealth Medical Centres is seeking a Casual Medical Assistant to join our Charlestown practice, collaborating with Nurses and General Practitioners to provide high-quality patient care. You will support reception, admin duties, and deliver superior service to patients and healthcare practitioners.

Benefits include EAP, Flare perks, novated lease options, Fitness Passport, dental discount, and private health insurance.

Qualifications

• Flexibility with availability.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Working With Children Check Clearance.
• Evidence of routine immunization serology.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Clinical areas are stocked and replenish stock before depletion.
• Clean and sterilise instruments and maintain them.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of care provided.
• Document all patient care activities.
• Provide a high level of customer service as the first point of contact for patients.
• Provide admin support.

Skills

Flexibility with availability

Multi-tasking

Working With Children Check

Immunization serology

Education

Certificate 3 Health Services Assistant

Certificate 4 Medical Practice Assisting

Bachelor of Nursing (first year completed)

Job description

ForHealth Medical Centres is an industry leader in quality, accessible healthcare. We have a nationwide network of 70+ medical centres and 1300+ independent health practitioners. Our independent health practitioners offer their patients a lifetime of holistic care and provide 7+ million patient consultations annually. We are proudly part of the ForHealth Group.

The Role

We are looking for a Casual Medical Assistant to join our Charlestown practice to be a key team member working collaboratively with an experienced team of Nurses and General Practitioners, providing high quality and comprehensive care for all patients.This role will provide support with reception and administrative duties while providing a superior customer service experience to patients and healthcare practitioners.

What's in It for You

• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting wellbeing, mental health, and financial advice
• Everyday savings on groceries, retail, utilities and more through the Flare benefits platform
• Salary packaging options including novated leases for vehicles with running costs included
• Access to Fitness Passport – discounted entry to gyms, pools and fitness facilities nationwide
• 20% discount on dental services for employees and their families
• Discounted Medibank private health insurance (hospital & extras cover)

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Clinical areas are adequately stocked and take action to replenish stock before depletion.
• Clean and sterilise instruments as required and take measures to ensure instruments are maintained and replaced when no longer in working order.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of care provided
• Document all patient care activities
• Provide a high level of customer service as the first point of contact for patients
• Provide admin support

The Successful Candidate

• Certificate 3 Health Services Assistant, Certificate 4 Medical Practice Assisting or first year of Bachelor of Nursing completed
• Flexibility with availability
• Capacity to multi-task and prioritize
• Working With Children Check Clearance
• Evidence of routine immunization serology
• Eligibility to work in Australia required

Why Choose Us

By becoming a part of our accomplished team, you'll access:

• A dynamic work environment rooted in purpose and values.
• Ample training, development opportunities, and internal growth pathways.
• The chance to make your mark in a company dedicated to fostering Australia's well-being.