Medical Secretary

• JOB ID: 1421
• EXPERIENCED SURGICAL MEDICAL SECRETARY
• 4 DAYS PER WEEK (Friday off)
• WORKING WITHIN A PROFESSIONAL GROUP PRACTICE

Located on the city fringe, our client is searching for an experienced Medical Secretary to join their team, to provide exceptional customer service and excellent rapport within this professional group. This role offers variety as you will be responsible for the day-to-day support of a busy Orthopaedic Surgeon.

The successful candidate will be professionally attired, friendly, and courteous in a positive manner. Working 4 days per week - Monday to Thursday. Being co-operative, working within the group but knowing your role is autonomous is essential for the successful placement.

Hours and days:

• Monday & Wednesday 9 am-3.30 pm
• Tuesday & Thursday 10.30 am - 5 pm

Your main duties will include:

• Front desk reception and patient liaison.
• Consultation bookings and diary management.
• Handling of patient enquiries.
• Medicare and health fund billing/claiming.
• Audiotyping of patient letters and reports.
• Patient accounting and end-of-day reconciliations.
• Management of correspondence, medical reports and emails.
• Maintaining patient files and scanning.
• Stock control and purchasing.
• Qualifications & experience.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Good computer knowledge and understanding.
• Knowledge of Genie software is desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills, initiative, and common sense.
• Excellent ability to multi-task, prioritise and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Audiotyping speed of at least 60wpm.
• Professional presentation, enthusiastic manner.
• Awareness of confidentiality and sensitivity associated with a specialist medical environment.
• Flexibility to work as necessary.
• Minimum of one year's experience in a similar role (ideally experienced in surgical practice)

With all forms of public transport surrounding the practice, getting to and from work will be a breeze. Generous salary on offer depending on skill level and experience. Quote job ID 1421 when applying for this position.

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