Senior Medical Receptionist at UnitingCare Queensland

Fraser Coast Regional, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

36.08

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Reception Experience, Customer Service, Scheduling, Attention To Detail, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Adaptability, Team Collaboration, Computer Skills, Gentu Familiarity, Genie Familiarity

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Employment Term: Casual Opportunity Available Location: St Stephens Hospital, Hervey Bay Remuneration: $36.08 p/hr + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay) Make a meaningful difference with St Stephens Private Hospital At St Stephen’s Hospital, we are Australia’s first fully digital hospital, giving the Wide Bay community access to one of the country’s most advanced healthcare facilities. An innovative non-for-profit regional hospital, we offer access to the best specialists with minimal waiting for advanced treatment and remain focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and surrounding community. We offer a comprehensive range of inpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services including Cardiac and Cancer Care, Urology, Bariatric, Gynaecology, Respiratory, Haematology, Orthopaedics, Cardiovascular, Endoscopy and Vascular and general surgery. An integral part of our team, as a Senior Medical Receptionist, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together! Your part in our St Stephens team Our Sessional Suites host a variety of Medical Practitioners, with our administrative team providing a full scale of services ranging from reception to full medical admin support. With 4 Rooms and currently 16 Medical Practitioners, serviced hours are 7.30am - 6pm Monday to Saturday. As the front face of our Sessional Suites, you will play a vital role in supporting our Visiting Medical Practitioners, providing a tailored service with the scheduling of their day to day activities and administration, whilst providing an exceptional level of customer service to patients and their loved ones. With no two days the same, you’ll: Liaise with patients on behalf of the Medical Practitioners, answering incoming calls and aiding as required Schedule appointments for patients, including follow ups for future appointments Ensure that all incoming referrals are processed based on Practitioners individual preferences and requirements Liaise with patients and medical practices to ensure valid referrals are on file for patient appointments. Book procedure bookings as requested by the Medical Practitioners Invoice accounts and process patient payments and Medicare Rebates Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence efficiently Complete end of day activities including banking reconciliation and consultation room preparation. Chaperone patients in appointments and minor procedures Clean and prepare rooms for the following days specialists What makes a difference for us? Previous hospital or medical reception experience - essential Availability to work Saturdays and late afternoon/early evening as required - essential Must be able to work independently - essential Familiarity with Gentu or Genie program would be an advantage Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate articulately both verbally and in written communication Adaptability to changing priorities, with the ability to provide an exceptional, tailor-made service to your Visiting Medical Practitioners Excellent time-management skills, with the ability to independently prioritise your workload Strong attention to detail and accuracy in your day to day work An ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, providing support as required Ability to work effectively in a busy environment Sound computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirements What makes a difference for you? NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family By joining our Hospitals, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 17,500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness. Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. www.unitingcareqld.com.au We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare familiy. 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Responsibilities

As a Senior Medical Receptionist, you will support Visiting Medical Practitioners by scheduling appointments and managing patient interactions. You will also handle invoicing, correspondence, and prepare consultation rooms for specialists.