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Medical receptionist

Geelong
Geelong Child Allergy
Receptionist
USD 60,000 - USD 80,000 a year
Posted: 27 November
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Job Description – Medical Receptionist

Specialist Paediatric, Diabetes & Allergy Practice – Victoria

Reports to: Practice Manager / Principal Paediatrician

Location: Geelong, Victoria

Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Award: Health Professionals and Support Services Award – AMA endorsed

Position Overview

The Medical Receptionist provides professional and compassionate front-line support to children, young people, and families attending the paediatric, diabetes, and allergy clinic.

As part of a small, multidisciplinary team, the receptionist coordinates appointments, records, billing, and communication, ensuring the delivery of safe, family-centred care aligned with AMA, ISPAD, RACP, and Victorian Child Safe Standards.

Key Responsibilities

Front-of-House & Patient Liaison

* Welcome and assist families in a caring, child-friendly manner.
* Manage telephone, email, and in-person enquiries with professionalism and discretion.
* Coordinate check-in/check-out, confirm Medicare and referral details, and update records.
* Provide information to families about appointments, forms, and preparation requirements.
* Triage urgent calls (e.g. unwell child, diabetes or allergy concerns) to clinical staff as per protocol.

Appointment Management

* Maintain and coordinate bookings for specialist, telehealth, outreach, and multidisciplinary clinics.
* Manage waitlists to optimise patient flow.
* Liaise with hospitals, laboratories, and device suppliers (CGM/pump companies) to support integrated care.
* Assist with scheduling for APS Diabetes and Allergy workshops.

Medical Records & Correspondence

* Ensure referrals, care plans, and test results are available for consultations.
* Prepare letters and reports for GPs, schools, and hospitals.
* Maintain accurate, secure medical records in compliance with the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic) and Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
* Support clinicians with clinic setup and documentation.

Billing & Financial Administration

* Process payments, issue receipts, and reconcile daily takings.
* Manage Medicare Online billing, batching, and item verification.
* Assist with billing for care plans (GPMP/TCA) and specialist items (132/133).
* Provide fee information clearly and respectfully; manage overdue accounts sensitively.

Administration, Quality & Compliance

* Maintain confidentiality and uphold Child Safe and WorkSafe Victoria standards.
* Support compliance with workplace safety, infection control, and accreditation requirements.
* Ensure a tidy, safe, and welcoming reception area.
* Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and professional team culture.

Conditions of Employment

* Employment and classification under the Health Professionals and Support Services Award Level 3
* Hours of work with flexibility for clinics and outreach sessions.
* Adherence to all workplace safety, privacy, and child-protection policies.

Performance Indicators

* Positive patient and family feedback.

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