At a Glance
- Tasks: Welcome patients, manage appointments, and support a collaborative medical team.
- Company: Yarralumla Surgery, a friendly and supportive general practice.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, supportive team, and modern clinic facilities.
- Other info: Opportunity for casual or part-time work in a positive workplace culture.
- Why this job: Join a caring environment and make a difference in patient care.
- Qualifications: 1+ year experience in a medical practice and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
Yarralumla Surgery is seeking an experienced Medical Receptionist to join our busy, friendly and supportive general practice.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in their work and contributes positively to a collaborative team.
The role is from 10-32 hours per week on a casual basis with the option of transitioning to part-time.
About the Practice
Yarralumla Surgery operates Monday to Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm, with morning and afternoon sessions across seven consulting rooms and a dedicated treatment room.
Our family-friendly practice is committed to patient-centred care, clinical excellence and continuous improvement.
About the Role
- Welcoming patients to the clinic in a friendly and professional manner
- Working collaboratively with the clinical team and fellow Receptionists to effectively triage patients
- Efficiently and accurately taking messages across various mediums (phone, email, in-person) and communicating requests with the relevant team members
- Scheduling and managing patient appointments
- Processing payments and managing Medicare, DVA and Workcover claims
- Basic administration duties - restocking, surface cleaning, data entry, start-of-day and end-of-day reconciliation tasks.
- Ensuring the waiting room is well‑organised and presentable
- Engaging with a diverse range of patients and professional contacts with sensitivity and discretion, while always upholding patient confidentiality and privacy.
About You
You are friendly, compassionate and reliable, with a professional approach and the ability to remain calm and organised in a busy medical practice.
You enjoy being part of a team, take initiative and understand the importance of accuracy, discretion and excellent patient service.
To be considered for this role, applicants must have at least one year’s experience working in a medical or specialist practice and will have:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a warm and professional manner.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- The ability to work collaboratively while confidently completing tasks independently.
- A high standard of professionalism and a strong understanding of patient confidentiality and privacy.
- Computer literacy, including Windows and Microsoft Office, with experience using Best Practice or similar medical practice software.
What We Offer
- Casual flexibility or part-time stability
- A supportive, nurturing team environment
- Modern, well-equipped clinic facilities
- A positive workplace culture focused on patient‑centred care and excellence
Please note: 457 sponsorship is not available.
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Experienced Medical Receptionist in Canberra employer: Yarralumla Surgery
Yarralumla Surgery offers a friendly and supportive work environment, emphasizing collaboration among team members. The practice is committed to patient-centred care and provides opportunities for professional growth with flexible working hours. Employees can enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere while contributing to clinical excellence.
