Outpatient Specialist Clinic Receptionist

Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Outpatient and Specialist Clinics
Job title Outpatient Specialist Clinic Designation Administrative Officer 3

Receptionist
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary o $70,839- $76,115 Location Alice Springs
Position number 595 RTF 354945 Closing 09/09/2026
Contact Officer Carlee Brearton on 08 8951 7542 or carlee.brearton@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354945

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Effectively contribute to the provision of Outpatient and Specialist Clinic reception services with a strong focus on high-
level patient care, meeting the needs of the population of Central Australia.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide a high level of professional, friendly and supportive patient service.
2. Understand and adhere to active patient verification, registration and financial standards on each patient presentation.
3. Register and update demographical patient information and assign correct patient classification on each presentation.
4. Identify patients not eligible for treatment under Medicare and process accordingly.
5. Provide accurate information to clients on appointments and services and ensure client referrals are current.
6. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work, being

undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience following patient identification processes, registration and financial classification standards

with a high level of accuracy.
2. Demonstrated organisational, administrative and problem solving skills.
3. Demonstrated experience effectively managing time with an ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines within a high

performing team environment.
4. Strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to high personal work standards and a high level of motivation to achieve

desired outcomes.
5. Demonstrated experience delivering a high level of professional and courteous client focused services to internal and

external clients and stakeholders.
6. Demonstrated experience exercising discretion, initiative and decision making at the delegated level of responsibility,

within an environment requiring management of multiple priorities and competing demands.
7. Demonstrated experience performing calmly and effectively in an environment subject to pressure and change.
8. Demonstrated ability to accept constructive feedback and respond accordingly, with a proven ability to adapt to the

demands of a busy service environment.
9. Demonstrated experience in appropriately handling confidential and sensitive information in a discreet and professional

manner.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance
notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant
criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B
(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.