Administration Officer/Receptionist at Healthscope

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Switchboard Operation, Patient Administration, Record Management, Liaison, Clerical Tasks, Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry, Keyboard Skills, Customer Service, Telephone Skills, Adaptability, Initiative, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Empathy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Memorial Hospital - Administration Officer / Receptionist Reception / Administration Duties Part-Time Position – 0.7 FTE Generous salary packaging opportunities We are seeking to recruit a motivated and dynamic team member for our reception/administration area. If you are passionate about providing service excellence and patient care, with proven ability in flexibility, compassion and initiative, we want to hear from you. About the role: Answer and re-direct calls on a busy switchboard Admit and discharge patients Prepare and complete patient paperwork Maintain accurate and effective record management systems Liaise with clinical and non-clinical staff from other departments Support the Administration Team Leader and Administration Manager Complete other clerical tasks as required Maintain patient/client and staff confidentiality at all times Adhere to corporate and hospital policies and procedures ACHA Health offers: Increased take-home pay with access to salary sacrifice, enabling you to pay less tax on your income Friendly, inclusive workplace culture and supportive Administration management team Ongoing training & professional development opportunities, access to paid study leave Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance by negotiation Employee benefits including – discounted gym memberships, private health insurance and access to free Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support A supportive team environment, working alongside passionate & dedicated professionals A valued member of a cohesive private hospital community, where our employees are more than a number A passion for excellence - be a part of delivering a private experience for patients, doctors and staff You can expect integrity, transparency, accountability, loyalty and respect in relationships About you: Ability to work all shifts over a 7-day roster (early and late) Demonstrated ability to use Word / Windows based IT applications desirable Knowledge of Medical Terminology desirable Excellent communication and customer service skills Excellent time management skills Ability to work autonomously Ability to work in close proximity to medical scenarios Accurate data entry / keyboard skills and attention to detail Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines Excellent telephone / switchboard skills Ability to adapt to organisational change Ability to use initiative within the work area, with some problem-solving skills Works well independently within a team with a ‘can do’ attitude Passion for delivering exceptional customer service in an empathetic manner Experience in Health Services Reception / Administration including Admission and Discharge procedures desirable About us: Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance Incorporated, known as ACHA Health, is one of the largest private not-for-profit hospital groups in South Australia. ACHA Health comprises Ashford Hospital, Flinders Private Hospital and The Memorial Hospital. The Memorial Hospital offers a range of specialties including ENT Surgery, general medicine, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopaedic surgery, paediatric surgery and plastic & reconstructive surgery. The Memorial Hospital has 8 operating theatres, a dedicated paediatric day stay unit and a level 2 critical care unit. The Memorial Hospital is committed to continual growth, providing exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in healthcare. To Apply: We look forward to receiving your application. Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to access our online application form. You will need an up-to-date resume and a cover letter to complete your application. For any questions, please contact acharecruitment@acha.org.au Applications Close: COB Friday 24 April 2026 For further enquiries: Roz Tippins, Administration Team Leader, The Memorial Hospital, E: rosslyn.tippins@acha.org.au

Responsibilities

The role involves managing reception duties such as answering and redirecting calls on a busy switchboard, admitting and discharging patients, and preparing necessary paperwork. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate records, liaising with clinical and non-clinical staff, and completing other required clerical tasks.