Job Description
Fixed term contract
Part-time
Location
Epsom, Auckland
Full job description
Allevia Hospitals is seeking a caring, reliable and experienced person to join our team as Inpatient Receptionist in our General Surgical Ward at Ascot Hospital in Remuera.
This is a part-time position for 3 days per week (Tue, Wed, Thu) from 6:45am to 3:15pm, and fixed term for 6 months to cover parental leave.
As the first point of contact for the ward, our Inpatient Receptionist ensures that our patients & visitors receive outstanding customer service, and provides efficient administrative support to the Charge Nurse Manager, specialists and wider clinical team. This position will suit a committed customer focussed person who will be confident dealing with patients, specialists and colleagues at all levels. While previous experience as a medical receptionist would be ideal your willingness and ability to learn and adapt will set you up to enjoy this rewarding and important role.
Key tasks include:
Greet patients and visitors to the ward with a warm and friendly welcome
Attend to phone calls and enquiries, forward and follow up as required
Facilitate patient admissions, transfers, bookings and discharges
Collate and update patient charts and records
Ensure the smooth running of the ward from an administration perspective
Our preferred candidate will have:
Solid experience in a frontline customer service or reception role preferably in a healthcare setting
Excellent computer skills and the ability to pick up new systems quickly
The ability to communicate confidently and clearly in a professional but friendly manner
Keen attention to detail, high level of accuracy and great organisational skills
The ability to work effectively and positively within a large team environment is essential
We Offer:
Our people tell us that they love working at Allevia Hospitals because of the great people and the teamwork and because we're large enough to be progressive but small enough to care. Another reason to work for Allevia Hospitals is that our people enjoy great employee benefits, including competitive salary, free parking, Christmas & New Year close-down, subsidised private healthcare insurance after 2 years' service, Employee Assistance Programme….. etc!
Applications close midday Monday 26 January 2026; or earlier if the right person is found beforehand.
Only candidates who already reside and are eligible to work permanently in New Zealand can be considered for this role.
Job Details
Reference #
43328
Organisation
Allevia Hospitals
Posted on
24 Dec 2026
Closes on
Job level(s)
Intermediate (1-3 years), Experienced (3 years plus)
Work type(s)
Contract, Temporary, Part Time
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Inpatient Receptionist- Fixed term position is now open for candidates interested in the Receptionist & Front office Jobs sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Receptionist & Front office Jobs is a plus.
