Aboriginal Administration/Receptionist

Job Description

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Medical Administration (Healthcare & Medical)

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Full time

About us \n

TAMS-AC is the leading provider of a comprehensive range of culturally appropriate primary healthcare services to enhance the health and emotional well-being of the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community of Tamworth and surrounding districts. TAMS-AC is an Aboriginal community-controlled health service on the land of the Gomeroi people, based in Tamworth NSW. TAMS-AC has successfully delivered culturally appropriate primary healthcare services for First Nations People for close to 30 years. In addition to primary healthcare and day to day health services provided by a large multidisciplinary team, TAMS-AC coordinates access to a range of visiting specialist services and community programs.

Qualifications & Experience \n

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• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
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• Ability to communicate effectively with other service providers.
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• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and in a way that builds teamwork.
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• Ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients in a culturally appropriate way.
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• Maintain Confidentiality
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• Strong organisational and time management skills.
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• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and computer literacy.
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• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
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• Current National Police Check.
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• Current NSW Driver's License.
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Tasks & responsibilities - include but are not limited to; \n

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• Administrative and Reception duties including transport.
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• Answer telephone, take messages and distribute incoming correspondence.
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• Undertake faxing, printing, photocopying, binding and other administrative duties as required.
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• Timely follow-up on enquiries and communications with patients and other healthcare providers.
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• Provide support to the CEO, TAMS-AC Executive Team and other team members for events if required.
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• Maintain the highest professional standard when representing TAMS-AC.
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• Comply with all TAMS-AC Policies and Procedures.
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• Competitive Salary Packaging benefits including Meal/Entertainment
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• Support from Professional Mentors
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• A team centered approach to client care
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• Supported career progression
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This position is Aboriginal identified. To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the role be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is a genuine occupational requirement and falls within the exceptions set out in section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

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Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services

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