Part-time medical receptionist
Come and join our friendly team near the stunning Orewa Beach, where we take pride in providing compassionate, high-quality healthcare.
Orewa Medical Centre is a dynamic family practice with over 8,000 patients and a team of 28. As a high-functioning receptionist, you will be the first and last point of contact for our patients, so what you do matters!
Hours are 8.00am to 5.00pm, Wednesday to Friday, plus cover for sick/annual leave.
A combination of reception and administration, duties will include:- Meet and greet patients with a smile.
- Manage incoming phone calls, emails and mail.
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments.
- Invoicing, claiming and payments.
- Maintain and update patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with privacy laws.
- Foster a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff.
- Ideally, you’ll have prior reception experience in a medical setting but if not, full training will be provided.
- Accuracy is key when handling medical records, so you'll need a sharp eye for detail.
- You thrive on multitasking and can adapt easily to whatever challenges come your way.
- No two days are the same, so being proactive and quick-thinking is essential.
- You’re a natural with people—confident and friendly when engaging with a diverse range of patients, always delivering excellent service.
- Medical environments can be overwhelming, so your empathy and ability to support both patients and teammates truly matters.
Medical reception is not for the faint hearted, but it's a rewarding job where you have the opportunity to really make a difference in someone's day.
Remuneration will reflect the skills and experience you bring.
If this sounds like you, then please submit your CV and cover letter to the Practice Manager, Lou Millikin, at mailto:manager@orewamedicalcentre.co.nz.