Part-Time Medical Receptionist & Admin – Patient Care

Specialists; Canberra; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Deakin Specialists is seeking a highly motivated Medical Receptionist to support doctors and the admin team on a part-time basis. You will welcome patients, manage arrivals, process forms, and assist with billing and Medicare rebates within a friendly clinic environment.

The role suits recent graduates or students, with potential pre-employment medicals. You’ll thrive in a team, handle urgent situations calmly, and learn practice software while upholding privacy and healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on providing timely patient centred care.
• Experience in reception/administration at a medical practice (GP, Specialist, or other health clinic) is ideal but not a must.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, ability to build good customer relationships, along with ability to handle urgent or stressful situations calmly.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, medical & allied health professional organisations, and relevant stakeholders is ideal.
• Proficiency in Windows based software systems & comfortable learning new practice software Training on practice software will be provided to successful candidates
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Efficient prioritisation, time management & problem-solving skills
• Awareness of and strong focus on healthcare compliance and privacy standards
• Must have Australian work rights to be eligible for this position

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, log arrival and ensure all forms are completed.
• Ensure patient information is accurate and up to date.
• Receive and convey messages accurately verbally and in writing.
• Scan and file documents electronically.
• Billing and Medicare rebate processing.
• Respond and comply to requests for information.
• Ensure the rooms are clean and tidy.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Time management

Privacy & compliance

Medical terminology familiarity

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Practice software

Job description

Deakin Specialists is seeking a highly motivated Medical Receptionist to support doctors and the admin team on a part-time basis. You will welcome patients, manage arrivals, process forms, and assist with billing and Medicare rebates within a friendly clinic environment.

The role suits recent graduates or students, with potential pre-employment medicals. You’ll thrive in a team, handle urgent situations calmly, and learn practice software while upholding privacy and healthcare standards.