Improving the health of our community
Ararat Campus
Girdlestone St, Ararat 3377
Willaura Campus
Delacombe Way, Willaura 3379
Receptionist/Administration Assistant
We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Receptionist/Administration Assistant to join our small but vibrant Community Health Centre administrative team. As part of the team, you will help to serve our consumers, assist our staff and do all the important background tasks to keep the Community Health Centre running smoothly and efficiently. This is a permanent part-time position.
About Us
East Grampians Health Service is based in Ararat and Willaura (Regional Victoria) and takes its name from the magnificent mountain range that provides a backdrop to both townships. We are committed to providing quality care and services that meet the needs of the community, whilst continuously striving for improvement and aiming to lead the way in the provision of health-related services.
East Grampians Health Service aims to meet the needs of the community by offering a vast array of services based at the community health centre in Ararat. We offer outreach services to Willaura as well as the Bush Nursing Centres in Lake Bolac and Elmhurst. Our services include Dental, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Speech Pathology, Dietetics, Diabetes Education and Social Work. These services support other clinical areas including our acute and residential aged care patients. Our community health centre also serves the purpose of hosting speciality clinics such as consulting suites for our visiting surgeons, stromal and wound care nursing.
What we Offer
- Regional Lifestyle – explore our region
- A variety of employee benefits
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
About the Role
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- General customer service
- Telephone management
- Booking appointments
- Account receipting
- Client record administration
- General administration assistance to all staff
- Referral management
- Administrative support to visiting specialists
- Data entry
- Preparation of meeting agendas and minutes
About You
The successful applicant will be an experienced administrator and have excellent customer service and receptionists’ skills. A high level of computer literacy is required to efficiently use several software systems for patient appointment and fees management. Experience in medical reception or similar administrative position within a health setting is preferable.
Appointment is subject to immunisation clearance and current and satisfactory Employment Checks (Police and Working With Children Checks).
For additional information or to discuss this position further, please contact Kylie Walker on (03) 5352 9474.
The Position Description can be viewed and downloaded by selecting ‘Position Description’ below.
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Please ensure you address the selection criteria, attach an up to date resume including two business referees by close of business 8th December 2024
East Grampians Health Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Eligibility and the Right to Work in Australia
(Right to work is a legal requirement for obtaining employment in Australia. Evidence of your right to work is usually provided by identity documents such as a Vias, an Australian or New Zealand Passport, Australian birth certificate, Australian citizenship certificate or confirmation of your permanent resident status.)