Senior Medical Receptionist Part-Time, Flexible Hours

Everlight Medical & Skin Clinic; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Job summary

Everlight Medical & Skin Clinic is seeking a Senior Medical Receptionist to lead the front desk in Glenunga, SA 5064. This part-time role focuses on creating a warm patient experience while supporting the clinical team with efficient administration.

You will manage reception duties, appointment scheduling, payments and records, mentoring junior staff, and liaising with practitioners to ensure smooth patient care. Flexibility and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a medical receptionist, preferably in a clinic, GP surgery or similar healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with patients and staff.
• Proficiency with medical practice management software and general computer systems.
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients warmly and professionally on arrival.
• Manage check-in/check-out and verify personal details and insurance.
• Schedule appointments efficiently to optimise practitioner availability.
• Process payments and reconcile clinic finances at reception.
• Maintain accurate, confidential patient records compliant with privacy rules.
• Answer telephone enquiries and provide information about services and practitioners.
• Manage clinic correspondence, including letters, emails and prescriptions.
• Assist with clinical duties such as preparing treatment rooms and sterilising equipment.
• Supervise and mentor junior reception staff and ensure service standards.
• Liaise with healthcare practitioners and support staff for coordinated patient care.
• Keep reception area clean and professional in appearance.
• Perform administrative tasks like filing, data entry and reporting.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Practice management software

Privacy compliance

Leadership

Customer service

Numeracy

Education

Medical reception / healthcare administration certification

Tools

Medical practice management software

Job description

Everlight Medical & Skin Clinic is seeking a Senior Medical Receptionist to lead the front desk in Glenunga, SA 5064. This part-time role focuses on creating a warm patient experience while supporting the clinical team with efficient administration.

You will manage reception duties, appointment scheduling, payments and records, mentoring junior staff, and liaising with practitioners to ensure smooth patient care. Flexibility and professionalism are essential.