Medical Secretary - Renal Clinic

Position Details
Reference Number 182869
Position Title Medical Secretary - Renal Clinic
Employment Status Permanent Part Time
Program Medicine, Specialist Medicine & Emergency Medicine
Location Renal Services Swanston Street
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 16
Position Summary

• Enjoy a diverse role where your organisational skills and commitment will be rewarded
• Be an active part of a health care team that shows leadership and embraces change
• Permanent part-time, 16 hours per fortnight

Barwon Health is the largest health service in regional Victoria and based in Geelong, it is within commuting range from the west side of Melbourne. With approximately 9,000 employees, 30 sites and a broad range of services, Barwon Health plays a key role in the health and wellbeing of our local community and the Barwon South Western region.
Barwon Health Renal Services provides care for all patients with primary or secondary kidney disease, electrolyte disorders, hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) 2-5, dialysis and transplant related problems.
About the Role
This role will provide confidential administrative support to Nephrologists working within the Renal Services public and private outpatient clinics. You will have daily contact with both current and new patients including, but not limited to, receiving patients, making appointments, answering queries (both in person and by telephone), billing, customer service, resolving issues, sharing information and continuously improving systems and practices.
Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee wellness program
• Social club

Living Expenses capped at $9,010 which includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. We also strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments to submit your application for this role, please contact noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Extensive experience with administrative software i.e. Microsoft Office suite and booking/billing systems
Essential: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Essential: The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a small cohesive team
Essential: Able to communicate in a welcoming, courteous and professional manner
Desirable: Experience with iPM and PBRC/Medibill booking/billing systems
Desirable: Previous experience in a medical practice environment an advantage
Essential: I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health's immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy. I acknowledge that meeting this requirement is mandatory and a condition of employment subsequently offered.
Contact Person Louisa Caccamo
Contact Person Job Title Renal Practice Manager
Contact Number (03) 4215 3513
Alternate Contact Person Richard Knight
Alternate Contact Number (03) 4215 3603
Closing Date 04/02/2024