Mall Medical Centre

22/10/2023

Medical Receptionist 0.6 – 1.0 FTE position available

The Mall Medical Centre is motivated to provide high quality and holistic healthcare to make a positive difference in the Alice Springs community.

The Position
As a medical receptionist you are both the first and last point of contact a patient has with our Practice. As such we are looking for someone who is friendly, polite, orangised and professional at all times.

This role operates Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00am to 6:00pm with opportunities for varied start times and Saturday mornings 8.30am to 12.00pm.

For the right applicants, the position would be flexible for 0.6-1.0 FTE permanent part time / permanent full time.

Tasks and Responsibilities
• Welcome and check patient’s in to the practice
• Answer and redirect phone calls within the Practice.
• Schedule patient appointments using Pracsoft software
• Process billings and accounts
• Work within an integrated team of receptionists, practice manager, senior practitioners, registrars and practice nurse.
• Be the intermediary between the Practice Manager, doctors, patients and external healthcare professionals/providers in the Alice Springs region
• Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality is maintained
• Maintains cleanliness and hygiene at all time

Skills and Experience
• A background in healthcare is an advantage but not required for this position
• Professional, friendly and positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable and enjoys being busy
• Well organised and able to work independently
• Computer skills and ability to navigate new software
• Empathetic with cultural, religious and gender diversity’s
• First Aid Certificate is not essential but is a bonus

What We Offer:
• An exciting opportunity where you can gain new skills and insight into the healthcare field
• On the job training and opportunities for progression
• A challenging but rewarding position which has a supportive management structure
• A Friendly and experienced receptionist team
• Above award pay
• Sick leave as per award
• ARL as per award

About Us
The Mall Medical Centre is a busy private medical practice with 5 permanent general practitioners and a number of registrars in their final years of training. We have been servicing the Alice Springs community for over 35 years and we are committed to delivering high quality and accessible healthcare to all.
We pride ourselves on providing up to date healthcare, alon having proactive doctors who each have a varied special interests within general practice, including: dermatology, women’s health, and LGBTQIA+ health.

Applying:
If you are interested in the role you can apply via the following channels:
• Complete the job application on Seek
• Email through your cover letter and resume to: jobapplicationsMMC@gmail.com
• Drop your cover letter and resume into the Mall Medical Centre at 1/73 Hartley Street, Alice Springs, NT, 0870

If you have further questions about the role do not hesitate to drop into the practice or ring us on 08 8952 2744 and discuss the opportunity with our practice manager Susan

25/05/2023

DON’T FRY DAY
To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind everyone to protect their skin while enjoying the outdoors.

Head to the skin cancer prevention website to find out more information and help protect yourself from the sun!
www.skincancerprevention.org/get-involved/dont-fry-day/

23/05/2023

The Mall Medical Centre is Hiring!

This medical receptionist role offers on the job training and opportunities for l development in a supportive and exciting work environment

23/05/2023

MALL MEDICAL CENTRE IS HIRING!

Full time/part time position available.

The Mall Medical Centre is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team!

We are a busy private medical practice with 5 permanent general practitioners and a number of registrars in their final years of training. We aim to provide high quality and accessible healthcare to the Alice Springs community.

This role operates Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00am to 6:00pm with opportunities for varied start times and Saturday mornings 8.30am to 12.00pm.

BRIEF ROLE DESCRIPTION
The main job responsibilities include:
• Greeting and assisting patients
• Scheduling appointments
• Maintaining up-to-date electronic records and keeping accurate accounts
• Processing payments
• Maintains cleanliness and hygiene at all times
• Liaising with the Practice Manager, GPs of the practice and other healthcare
professionals/providers in the Alice Springs region
• Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality

REQUIRED SKILLS
A background in healthcare is not required for this position. This is an exciting opportunity where you can gain new skills and insight into the healthcare field. This role will come with on the job training and opportunities for progression.

We are looking for an individual who is:
• Professional, friendly and positive attitude
• Able to work independently
• Computer skills and ability to navigate new software
• Reliable and hardworking
• Empathetic with cultural, religious and gender diversity awareness
• First Aid is not essential but is a bonus



WHAT WE OFFER
• Supportive and friendly work environment
• On the job training and opportunities for professional and personal development
• Above award pay (Health Services Award)
• Sick leave as per Award
• ARL as per Award

If you are interested in the role, please email through your cover letter and resume to: jobapplicationsMMC@gmail.com

If you have further questions about the role do not hesitate to drop into the practice or ring us on 08 8952 2744 and discuss the opportunity with our practice manager Susan

22/05/2023

EXERCISE RIGHT WEEK
This event aims to motivate more Australians to get fit by teaching them about the benefits of exercise and how they can create their own regimes and exercise plans.

Head to the Exercise Right website to find out more information to get started or improve your fitness journey!
www.exerciseright.com.au/exercise-right-week-campaign

21/05/2023

NATIONAL PALLIATIVE CARE WEEK

Organised by Palliative Care Australia and supported by the Department of Health, this week, 21st to the 27th May, draws attention to the importance of palliative care for people affected by chronic diseases.
Visit the organisation's website for details on how you can support or get involved.
https://palliativecare.org.au/campaigns

20/05/2023

FOOD ALLERGY WEEK

Food Allergy Week is run by the charitable, not-for-profit organisation Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia. It's annual initiative that aims to better educate the public on the importance of understanding food allergy and supporting those when it comes to allergy management.

Head to the Food Allergy website for more information on how to keep yourself or others with food allergies safe.

www.allergyfacts.org.au/faw

02/05/2023

WORLD ASTHMA DAY
World Asthma Day (WAD) takes place each year on the first Tuesday in May.
Initiated by the Global Initiative for Asthma in 1998, the National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) embraces WAD and marks the occasion to highlight the need for ongoing care and vigilance in managing asthma.

Head to the National Asthma website for more information around asthma and its management.
www.nationalasthma.org.au

01/05/2023

CROHN’S AND COLLITIS AWARENSS MONTH
Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes swelling of the tissues in your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition. More than 5 million people suffer with Crohn’s disease, which currently does not have a cure.

Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month raises awareness for IBD. Visit the Crohn’s and Colitis website for more information.
www.crohnsandcolitis.com.au

23/04/2023

WORLD IMMUNISATION WEEK.
The very first immunisation was created and given in 1721 to help inoculate against smallpox. Immunisations aim to prevent disease, limit the spread of disease and limit the symptoms of a disease.

This World Immunisation Week supported by the World Health Organisation promotes the life-saving benefits of vaccinations for people around the world and of all ages, as well as the health professionals who help to administer these vaccinations.

Attached is the link for Australia’s National Immunisation Schedule. Make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with your immunisations and help to prevent illness.

Book in to see your GP if you need to update your vaccinations or to organise your travel vaccinations for an upcoming trip!

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/when-to-get-vaccinated/national-immunisation-program-schedule

16/04/2023

WORLD HAEMOPHILIA DAY
Haemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder which affects more than 6 500 Australians. It causes spontaneous internal bleeding into joints and muscles causing swelling and pain. Haemophilia affects more men than women. Currently there is no cure for Haemophilia, however gene therapy treatments hold the potential for a cure.
World Haemophilia Day aims to raise awareness surrounding bleeding disorders and raise money for research for cures.

Visit the Haemophilia Foundation Australia website for details.
www.haemophilia.org.au/

10/04/2023

WORLD PARKINSON’S DAY
Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive neurological condition that has a serious impact on an ageing population, with 25 Australians diagnosed every day. Around 80,000 Australians currently live with the condition.
World Parkinson's Day raises funds and awareness to help look for a cure. Head to the Parkinson’s Australia website to learn more information about Parkinson's disease.

www.parkinsons.org.au/