05 Nov
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Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
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Port Augusta
05 Nov
Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
Port Augusta
Medical Receptionist - Casual 26/27 Job no:
** Work type:
Casual Location:
Eyre and Western, Various Categories:
Administration, Business and Management
Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Mid Eyre Medical, Cleve, Kimba, Elliston, Wudinna
Salary: ASO2 -
$32.81 - $34.32 per hour + 25% Casual Loading - Casual (up to 30 June 2027)
+ 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Overview At the heart of remote South Australia, Mid-Eyre Medical Practice is where healthcare meets community. If you're someone who finds genuine satisfaction in keeping things running smoothly so that clinicians can focus on patients, this casual Medical Receptionist role within the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) could be a great fit.
What You'll Be Doing Reporting to the Medical Practice Co-ordinator, you'll be an essential part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering medical, allied health, and primary health care services to the Mid-Eyre community. Your day-to-day will include:
Managing front-of-house reception, patient bookings, and appointment scheduling with accuracy and care
Providing timely administrative, clerical, and financial support to practitioners, management, and health unit committees
Processing billing, Medicare claims, and financial transactions in line with SA Health policies
Supporting staff and management with correspondence, record keeping, and reporting requirements
What You'll Bring
Demonstrated experience in a reception or administrative role, ideally within a health or community services setting
Confident working knowledge of medical practice software and general office systems
Strong communication skills and a calm,
considered manner when working with patients and clinical staff
Ability to manage competing priorities in a shared-service environment without compromising accuracy
Understanding of, or willingness to learn, Medicare billing and health fund processes in line with EFNLHN requirements
A commitment to culturally respectful service delivery for the diverse communities across the Eyre and Far North region
Why Mid-Eyre Medical Practice SA Health offers more than a job - it offers purpose. Working within EFNLHN means you're contributing to healthcare access for communities across one of Australia's most geographically distinct regions. As a SA Health employee, you'll have access to salary packaging options, professional development, and the genuine camaraderie that comes from working in a close-knit regional team. This is a casual position with a contract end date of 30 June 2027, offering meaningful ongoing work in a stable public health environment.
Why Join Us
Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage,
rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year
Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
Relocation support: relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work workplace where your contributions are valued and recognised.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
Applicant Information The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervise
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