Medical Administrator / Practice Support - Respiratory, Sleep & Cardiology Medical Administrator — Respiratory, Sleep & Cardiology

Centurion Healthcare | Sydney Inner West | Full-Time

About Centurion Healthcare Centurion Healthcare is a specialist clinic based in Sydney's Inner West, delivering high-quality respiratory, sleep and cardiology care. We combine clinical excellence with a genuinely patient-centred approach, and we're growing. Joining us now means becoming part of a close-knit team where your work directly shapes the patient experience and the way our practice runs.

The Prospect We're seeking an experienced Medical Administrator to be the operational anchor for our specialist physicians — our respiratory and sleep physicians and our cardiologist. This is a hands‑on, varied role suited to someone who thrives in a busy specialist environment, takes ownership of their work, and genuinely cares about looking after patients.

You'll be the first point of contact for many of our patients and a critical link between them, our physicians, and referring GPs. If you're organised, calm under pressure, and confident navigating Medicare and specialist billing, this role offers real variety and the chance to grow with the practice.

Key Responsibilities Reception & patient experience

Greet and assist patients in person, by phone and by email with warmth and professionalism

Manage the front desk and waiting area, ensuring a welcoming, well‑run environment

Handle patient enquiries and triage messages to the appropriate physician or team member





Scheduling & coordination

Manage appointment books and physician calendars across respiratory, sleep and cardiology

Coordinate new and follow‑up appointments, cancellations and waitlists to optimise clinic flow

Book and coordinate diagnostic testing (e.g. sleep studies, lung function testing, cardiac investigations) with internal and external providers

Prepare daily clinic lists and ensure physicians have all required documentation ahead of consults

Referrals, results & correspondence

Manage incoming referrals, ensuring they are valid, current and correctly recorded

Track and follow up outstanding results, reports and correspondence

Liaise with GPs, specialists, hospitals and diagnostic providers

Prepare and dispatch specialist letters and reports in a timely manner

Billing & Medicare

Process billing across Medicare, DVA, private and health fund pathways

Manage claiming, reconciliation and follow‑up of outstanding accounts

Ensure item numbers and billing are accurate and compliant

Handle patient payments and account enquiries

Records & administration

Maintain accurate, confidential patient records in the practice management system





Manage scanning, filing and document workflow

Order and manage stock of office and clinical consumables

Provide general administrative support to physicians and management as required

About You Essential

Minimum 3 years' experience in medical administration, ideally in a specialist or multi‑physician practice

Proficiency with practice management software (e.g. Zedmed, Genie, Gentu, Best Practice or similar)

Strong working knowledge of Medicare and DVA billing, claiming and reconciliation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle competing priorities

A professional, empathetic and patient‑focused manner

Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a small team

Sound computer literacy (Microsoft Office, email, scanning systems)

Access to a car is essential.

Desirable

Experience in respiratory, sleep or cardiology settings

Familiarity with coordinating diagnostic testing (sleep studies, lung function, ECG/echo)

Understanding of specialist referral requirements and MBS item numbers relevant to these fields

What We Offer

A supportive, collegial team and a positive workplace culture

A varied role with genuine responsibility and autonomy

Convenient Inner West location, close to public transport

The opportunity to grow as the practice expands

Ongoing training and professional development

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📌 Medical Administrator / Practice Support - Respiratory, Sleep & Cardiology (Sydney)
🏢 Centurion Healthcare
📍 Sydney