🌊 Kiama Downs Medical Practice is growing, and we’re on the hunt for a warm, capable, and switched-on Medical Receptionist to join our lovely front-desk team.
đź’› Why people love working here
You’ll be joining a friendly, well-run practice with a calm and supportive team culture. Our reception staff, nurses, and doctors work closely together, communicate well, and treat each other with respect. You’ll be supported properly, trained thoroughly, and listened to.
đź•’ The role & availability
* Casual position – 2 days per week
* Ideal if you want flexibility, work–life balance, or are building skills alongside study or family commitments
* Potential for permanent employment conversion after 12 months if you desire
🌟 Who we’re looking for
You’ll thrive here if you:
* genuinely care about people
* want a supportive, friendly workplace
* enjoy learning and improving your skills
* want an employer who funds training and backs your growth
âś… Essential skills
* Warm, confident phone manner
* Strong multitasking skills
* Quick learner with great attention to detail
* Reliable, responsible, and professional
* Confident with computers and admin systems
* A team player who’s also comfortable working independently
Bonus (not required)
* Medical or healthcare reception experience
* Experience using Best Practice (helpful, not essential). You won’t miss out on the job if you don’t know Best Practice already.
🩺 What you’ll be doing
* Creating a genuinely positive and safe patient experience
* Greeting patients warmly, in person and on the phone
* Booking and managing appointments
* Processing billing and receipts
* Emailing, scanning, faxing, and general admin
* Entering and managing patient details accurately
* Communicating clearly with the team when things get busy
* Working with leadership who will support your ideas for how we can improve and grow
🤝 What we provide
* A well-supported role with proper onboarding and training
* Paid training at full rates
* A friendly, respectful team of reception staff, nurses, and 10 supportive GPs
* A flat team structure where everyone is always treated as equal
* A management team that listens and acts on your feedback
* A team who support you whenever you need us in a safe, fun work environment
* Funding support for additional courses or training if you want to grow
đź’° Pay & entitlements
* Health Support Services Level 3
* $35–$37 per hour (casual) (well above industry average)
* Performance-based pay review and bonus adjustment within the first 3 months
🌴 Location perks
* 50 metres from excellent coffee, 3 cafés, IGA & pharmacy
* 50 metres from Jones Beach – walks, swims, fresh air. Amazing surf breaks or Minnamurra swims before or after work, or even on your lunch break like many of us do!
* Shower facilities on site (walk, ride, run, or beach at lunch)
* Ample parking
* 5-minute walk from Minnamurra Train Station
📍 About us
We’re a community-focused general practice that values thorough care, teamwork, kindness, and sustainability – for patients and staff alike.
Learn more:
https://kiamadownsmedicalpractice.com.au/