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Senior Receptionist/Allied Health Assistant

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This position is a member of the TAIHS multidisciplinary team. The Senior Receptionist/Allied Health Assistant is responsible for providing support to Allied Health Professionals to deliver health care services to TAIHS patients under the supervision of an Allied Health Professional.

Duties & Responsibilities

· Assist all visiting Allied Health Specialists including Optometrist, Podiatrist, Dietitian & Diabetes Educator

· Process all incoming Allied Health referrals and coordinate all appointment bookings, call confirmations, cancellations, and rescheduling as required by each clinic

· Support patients attending appointments and schedule follow up appointments as necessary

· Support and assist Optometrist with patient examinations including visual acuity testing, dispensing of lens prescriptions and take patient measurements for personalised frames.

· Follow up on all optical applications including MASS orders and ensure appropriate record keeping of all documentation

· Provide administrative support for Allied Health Specialists, i.e., filing, scanning, and photocopying ensuring all documentation is tended in a timely manner

· Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure a high standard of care and confidentiality is provided to patients

· Work with external stakeholders as necessary to ensure effective service delivery of TAIHS Allied Health Services

· Stock ordering when requested and maintain inventory, set up clinical rooms at start of shift and ensure room is tidy at end of shift

· Support reporting process through data collation regarding referrals, attendance and service delivery

· Handle daily transactions and ensure payments are accurately processed, recorded and reconciled

· Provide assistance to the PHC Medical Reception team when required and undertake all medical administrative tasks in line with TAIHS policies and procedures

To Apply:

Please read the current Position Description here.

You must submit the below documentation.

  • CV/Resume
  • One page cover letter detailing how you will achieve success in the position

Applications Close: 5pm – 30 June

Email: hr@taihs.net.au for more information