PIRIE Medical Centre

02/02/2026

02/02/2026

The Bone Bus is coming to Port Pirie Medical Centre from the 23rd to the 27th March 2026.

To meet the criteria for a bulk-billed bone density scan, you must:

- Be 70 years or older
- A patient of our practice
- Obtain a referral from your GP

There are still a few available spots left for a bone density scan.

Please call the admin team on (08) 8633 2544 to schedule an appointment for your referral.

26/01/2026

WE ARE HIRING 📣

Full -Time Receptionist Position.

Port Pirie Medical Centre are seeking Full -Time Receptionist, who aligns with our values that is focused on providing high-quality experience for our patients, creating a lasting positive and professional impression. You will be responsible for greeting our patients, supporting our doctors and nurse, answering calls, triage and booking appointments, billing and administrative tasks.

You will receive on the job training upon commencement, which includes support from your Practice Manager and colleagues. We ensure that you have the necessary skills and training to provide consistent and quality patient service to ensure your success in the role.

Responsibilities:
- Greet patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
- Schedule appointments
- Triage the urgency of appointment
- Manage patient records
- Answer high volume of phone calls and respond to patient enquiries
- Maintain confidentiality
- Processing of Medicare bulk billings and private invoices
- Administrative tasks
- Scanning and allocating incoming correspondence
- Processing referrals
- Recalls
- letter typing
- Accurate data entry and record keeping
- Support the doctors and nurses

Desirable Skills:
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Warm, friendly and professional manner
- Strong Organisational abilities and attention to detail
- Communication Skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks and an ever changing environment
- Confident computer skills
- Neat and professional presentation
- Previous experience in reception, customer service or administration roles

To apply, please bring in your resume to :
Practice manger office

Port Pirie Medical Centre
45 Gertrude Street
Port Pirie SA 5540

Or can be emailed to:

admin@piriemedical.com.au
practicemanager@piriemedical.com.au

Applications close: 5th February 2026 🍎

09/01/2026

Food poisoning is one of the most common illnesses in Australia, with an estimated 4 to 7 million cases of foodborne illness each year.

The inside of a hot car provides the ideal environment and temperature for bacteria to multiply, so food should be in the car for as short a time as possible.

Pick up refrigerated and frozen foods at the end of your shopping trip and keep them cold during transportation by using insulated shopping bags, especially on very hot days.

When transporting fruit and veggies from the shop and in storage at home, keep them separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood.

Read more at SA Health: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/poisons/food+poisoning+-+including+symptoms+treatment+and+prevention

08/01/2026

Clinical Labs @ Pirie Medical Centre will be open today 8.30am until 1.30pm.

Thank you

08/01/2026

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❤️💛🖤 Men's Yarning Day at Tarpari

After a long break we are having a men's get together. This is a safe and welcoming space for men to yarn, connect and have a laugh - time to sit down, have a feed and share yarns with other fellas. Whether you've been before or this is your first time time you are welcome!

Bring a mate, bring your brother, uncle or cousin - lets reconnect and keep the yarns going.

If you would like some more information or would like to book transport please contact Tarpari on 86330585.

08/01/2026

Dr Kumar is available for Phone Appointments this coming Saturday 10th January 9am-11am.

Please call our Reception Staff on (08) 8633 2544 to book an appointment.

Thank you

Pirie Medical Centre

08/01/2026

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UPDATE 1.30pm: Conditions are easing, and we understand they are likely to continue to improve. That being the case, the risk of disconnection today is now low.
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CUSTOMER ADVICE 12.45pm: We're monitoring escalating bushfire conditions in Port Pirie, Snowtown and surrounds, and disconnection of power may be required today to ensure community safety. Conditions are currently in the extreme category. If we disconnect, we will reconnect power as soon as the fire risk abates and it is safe to do so. We understand it is challenging on hot days to lose power and we appreciate your understanding. Further updates will be provided via social media, website and SMS updates.

08/01/2026

Your phone carries a dirty secret… 🦠

From the morning commute to the dinner table (and even the toilet in between), we don’t give much thought to where we use our phones and the dirt and germs we pick up along the way.

Make sure you wash your hands regularly to help stop the spread of germs.

It’s a good idea to clean your phone regularly too – make sure you use products that won’t damage it.

To learn more about hand hygiene, visit brnw.ch/21wSU68 🍎