Receptionist

Consulting Suites
Managers & Administrative Officers Grade 1A (HS1A)

Fixed Term Part Time (24 hours per week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) – Maternity Leave replacement

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and customer focused person to join the clerical team at our Consulting Suites, based at the West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul. The function of this position is to perform reception and associated office duties for the specialist consultants who utilise the facilities of the Consulting Suites of the West Gippsland Healthcare Group as well as any other duties deemed appropriate by the Practice Coordinator. Please note that the rostered days for this position are Monday to Wednesday, and are not negotiable.

Required skills and experience include:

Mandatory:

• Experience in providing frontline medical reception services, administrative and office support functions in a GP, Specialist clinic or similar environment.
• Sound computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of health privacy principles.
• Knowledge of MBS billing.

Desirable:

• Certificate in Health or Business Administration.
• Familiarity with Genie medical software.
• An understanding of medical terminology.

About the West Gippsland Healthcare Group

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne. We are committed to the provision of high quality, integrated health care that meets the changing needs of individuals and our community, and have full accreditation status from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks and a National Police History check. This role also requires a valid Working with Children check. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments. The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Further details and how to apply

If you have any further queries, they may be directed to Kim Saddington, Consulting Suites Manager 03 5623 0822. Please submit your application via our website, including a covering letter and your resume.

Applications are open until Monday 28 May.