Receptionist - On call Casual

Omni-Health Pte Ltd; Timaru; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Omni-Health Pte Ltd in Timaru, South Island, is seeking a friendly casual receptionist to greet patients and support front desk operations. You will help with appointment bookings, payments, and data entry while ensuring a welcoming experience for every visitor.

Join a busy clinic environment with shifts offered as required between Monday and Friday, 8:00 am to 5:15 pm, ideal for someone seeking flexible on-call work and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Welcomes patients with a friendly, professional approach.
• Manages calls, bookings and data entry accurately.
• Handles payments and patient account enquiries efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist patients and visitors in person or by phone.
• Answer incoming calls and manage appointment bookings.
• Process payments, invoicing and patient account enquiries.
• Maintain accurate patient records and data entry.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth running.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Organised

Flexible

Team player

Tools

Medtech

Job description

Omni-Health Pte Ltd – Timaru, South Island

Do you enjoy connecting with people from all walks of life? Want to make a meaningful impact in your community? If you thrive in a busy environment and love a good laugh, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role

As the first point of contact for our patients—whether in person or over the phone—you'll play an important role in creating a welcoming experience while helping our practice run smoothly. Working alongside our Practice Manager, reception team and clinical staff, you'll provide casual reception cover to support the practice during periods of annual leave, sick leave and increased demand.

This is a casual, on-call position, with shifts offered as required between Monday and Friday, 8:00 am and 5:15 pm. This role is ideal for someone looking for flexibility who enjoys variety and is available to work at short notice when needed.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist patients and visitors with a friendly, professional approach.
• Answer incoming phone calls and manage appointment bookings.
• Process payments, invoicing and patient account enquiries.
• Maintain accurate patient records and complete data entry.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the practice.

We're Looking for Someone Who Is

• Friendly, professional and passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
• Organised, efficient and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Confident using computer systems ( Medtech is an advantage but not essential).
• Flexible, reliable and able to work at short notice when required.
• A team player who values collaboration, equity and continuous improvement.

Why Join Dee Street Medical Centre?

At Dee Street Medical Centre, we're proud to provide high-quality healthcare to the Timaru community. We offer a welcoming, supportive team environment where every member of our staff plays an important role in delivering exceptional patient care.

Whether you're looking to supplement your current work or enjoy the flexibility of casual employment, this is a great opportunity to become part of a friendly and dedicated team.