Receptionist

As an experienced Receptionist, you will work closely with the clinicians by managing appointments and booking enquiries and handling incoming phone calls. With high quality clinical care and ability to build rapport with patients and colleagues, you will contribute to the culture of our Bondi Junction Dental Centre as an HCF brand advocate.

Please note this is a full time permanent role based in our Bondi Junction Dental Center (5 days a week Mon-Fri)

Key responsibilities

Providing courteous, prompt and correct responses to all enquiries received

handling bookings and managing appointments

Raising accounts and receipt payments

Complying with HCF Dental Quality Management System and HCF policies and procedures

Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment.

Supporting the Practice Manager and Dentist's in actively fostering teamwork and efficient running of the dental centre.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following qualifications, experience and skills:

Proven experience in a customer-facing receptionist role

Previous experience working in a dental centre is highly regarded.

Experience in maintaining appointment booking and account systems.

Demonstrated understanding of computerised dental systems is highly regarded (Dental4Windows or Oasis)

Strong communication skills to build rapport with patients.

Good time management and high attention to detail

Excellent listening skills and teamwork mentality

Experience with many different types of insurance and their coverage plans.

Desirable

Experience as a Dental Assistant or interest to be cross trained in this area

Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

Qualifications in first aid

About HCF

At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.

We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.

Culture & Benefits

Purpose-driven passion

We’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.

Wellness and work-life balance

We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:

Flexible working arrangements

50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover

Family-friendly certified employer

18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents

Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more

Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.

Collaboration and inclusivity

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.

Continuous learning and growth

We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.

Next steps

If you require any adjustments to assist you in making your application or during the recruitment or onboarding process, please reach out to Talent Acquisition – peopleservices@hcf.com.au to discuss.

We encourage applicants to submit their applications at their earliest convenience, as at HCF, we review applications as they are submitted, and may have filled the role prior to the job closing date.