Medical Receptionist

Soldier On; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Uniforms

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Kuttabul Health Centre, located at HMAS Kuttabul in Potts Point, seeks a personable medical receptionist to provide essential clerical and administrative support in a multidisciplinary primary healthcare setting. This casual role requires a minimum availability of 2 days per week, Monday to Friday.

Join a team focused on care in a defence-related health environment with predictable hours, free parking, and uniforms provided.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time or part-time administration experience (medical setting desirable).
• Completion of a medical terminology course or willingness to complete.
• Strong oral and written communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound computer literacy and experience with electronic health record systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, accurate clerical and administrative support to health staff and patients.
• Manage electronic and hard copy health records in line with privacy and Defence policies.
• Coordinate appointments and liaise with health service providers to support timely access to patient information.
• Prepare reports, update health and personnel management systems, and assist with audits.
• Support day-to-day clinic operations (filing, mail, photocopying, stationery, and stores).

Skills

Medical terminology

Administrative support

Communication skills

Electronic health records

Education

Medical terminology course

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Are you a personable medical receptionist looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting? This is a fantastic opportunity to provide vital clerical and administrative support to clinical staff in a multidisciplinary setting. Casual position - minimum availability: Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 2 days per week, Monday to Friday

What's on offer

• Work-life balance - predictable hours, finish on time, Christmas & New Year Leave
• Safe, respectful environment - professional, health focused patient cohort
• Collaborative team - feel valued and supported in a multidisciplinary team
• No financial transactions - focus on clerical and administrative support only
• Civilian role - be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
• Practical perks - free parking and uniforms
• Wellbeing support - mental health resources and lifestyle discounts

About the Kuttabul Health Centre

Kuttabul Health Centre is located on HMAS Kuttabul in Potts Point and the area itself has been host to a naval base since 1856. It is home to Fleet Support Unit South-East (FSU-SE) which conducts maintenance on ships and submarines. The health centre provides primary medical, aviation & underwater medical, outpatients, nursing, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy services to the ADF population. This mid-size health centre has up to 4,500 members and provides services for overseas visiting personnel. Standard operating hours are 0730-1530 Monday-Friday.

What you'll do

• Cover planned and unplanned leave across Monday to Friday keeping the clinic running smoothly by providing fast, accurate, and professional clerical and administrative support to health staff and patients.
• Manage electronic and hard copy health records and data in accordance with Defence policies, privacy requirements, and compliance standards.
• Coordinate appointments and liaise effectively with internal and external health service providers to support continuity of care and timely access to patient information.
• Prepare reports, update health and personnel management systems, and assist with auditing activities to support operational and compliance requirements.
• Support day-to-day clinic operations through filing, mail distribution, photocopying, ordering stationery and stores, and processing supply requests.

What you bring

• Minimum of 1 year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) experience in an administrative role. (Medical setting highly desirable)
• Completion of a medical terminology course from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or willingness to complete
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound computer literacy and experience with electronic health record systems highly regarded.

Who we are

Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services.

Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.