Medical Receptionist

About the role

Avant Practice Solutions is seeking a compassionate, organised Medical Receptionist to join its Box Hill team. Working from the office, you will be the primary point of contact for patients, doctors and healthcare providers, ensuring smooth daily operations of multiple specialist practices.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service to patients, doctors and healthcare providers.
• Manage a high volume of enquiries, handling around 80 calls per day with professionalism and empathy.
• Book, coordinate and manage appointments across a variety of specialist practices.
• Liaise with patients, referrers, hospitals, specialists and other healthcare stakeholders.
• Process medical administration tasks and maintain accurate patient records using cloud‑based systems.
• Support the efficient day‑to‑day operation of multiple medical practices.

Required profile

• Previous experience in customer service, administration or medical reception (medical experience desirable but not essential).
• Exceptional communication skills with a warm, professional and empathetic phone manner.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Required skills

• Confidence using technology and quickly learning new systems.
• Experience or ability to learn medical practice management software such as Gentu, Clinic to Cloud and similar platforms.

What we offer

• Career progression and internal mobility opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and learning programs.
• Employee Assistance Program and health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Community engagement and volunteering opportunities.
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Excellent work‑life balance with no after‑hours, weekend or public holiday work.