- Company: Tamaki Health
- Location: Whangarei, Northland
- Salary: Pay not listed
Tamaki Health at a glance
MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST | CASUAL
Tamaki Health
Whangarei, Northland
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Medical Receptionist to join our team at White Cross Whangārei. The role involves welcoming patients, managing administrative tasks, and supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of our urgent care clinic. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making a positive impact on people's lives.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Welcome and register patients promptly and courteously
- Process patient information accurately and efficiently
- Schedule appointments and manage the clinic’s calendar
- Handle telephone inquiries and direct calls to appropriate staff members
- Assist with general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and maintaining records
- Support the smooth day-to-day running of the urgent care clinic
What We're Looking For
- A friendly and professional demeanor to interact with patients and staff
- Excellent communication skills for both verbal and written interactions
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Experience in a healthcare setting is advantageous but not essential
Working at Tamaki Health
Tamaki Health offers a supportive work environment where every team member plays an integral role. Our clinic prides itself on providing high-quality care to the community, and we value our staff for their dedication and professionalism. We offer flexible working hours and the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.
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Working in Whangarei, Northland
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Whangārei is Northland’s main city and the northernmost city in New Zealand / Aotearoa, with a population of about 56,100 (June 2025 estimate). The role is based in the Whangārei District, which covers both the urban centre and surrounding hinterland.
Nearby green space: 9 parks within 1.5km — closest is Community Garden. via OpenStreetMap
- Elevation 9m (30 ft)
About this role & career path
Medical receptionist work sits in the broader receptionists and information clerks field (SOC 43-4171.00). Related titles include appointment clerk, appointment scheduler, and bilingual receptionist. Core work is front-of-house coordination rather than clinical care—see O*NET.
Traits that fit this role
- Social Orientation
- Cooperation
- Dependability
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. — via O*NET
Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Office & Administrative Support occupations earn a national median of $39,669 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Build the skills for this role
Build phone etiquette, appointment systems, payment handling, and calm complaint handling. Free-to-learn options: Alison — Administrative Support (free to learn) and Microsoft Learn — Office/Microsoft 365 training (free to learn).
Free & low-cost learning resources
- Alison — Administrative Support (free to learn)
- Microsoft Learn — Office/Microsoft 365 training (free to learn)
Be ready to walk through how you would greet a walk-in, schedule under time pressure, take a payment and receipt, and de-escalate a frustrated caller while protecting privacy. Expect scenarios on multi-line phones, calendar conflicts, and clear handoffs to clinical staff.
Strong fit if you like structured, people-facing admin in a health setting: organised, patient, accurate with calendars and money, and comfortable switching between in-person and phone demand at a Tamaki Health clinic in Whangarei.
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Listing facts
- Role Medical Receptionist
- Employer Tamaki Health
- Location Whangarei, Northland
- Type Part Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 6, 2026
- Apply by September 6, 2026
- Overview Full job description on this page (255 words)
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Typical work in Medical Receptionist
Independent occupational context from O*NET (U.S. public-domain labor data). This is about the occupation, not a rewrite of this employer's posting.
- Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
- Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
- Receive payment and record receipts for services.
- Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
- Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
- Hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public.
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