Medical Secretary & Nurse Positions – Busy Specialist Practice, Ballarat VIC
A great opportunity exists to join a busy General and Bariatric Surgery Specialist practice in Ballarat, Victoria, with opportunities available for experienced and motivated Medical Secretaries and Registered/Enrolled Nurses.
These roles involve a mix of patient care and administrative duties and would suit organised, reliable professionals who value high-quality, patient-centred care and work well in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Please note that whilst these are part-time positions, working hours are flexible and can be arranged to suit the successful candidate.
Expectation of You
Medical Secretary:
* Great customer service
* Experience in assisting patients and prioritising demands, starting with the "meet and greet", booking, answering phones, processing payments, Medicare, Private Health Fund billings, process banking reports and accounts.
* Management of correspondence - phone, fax and emails.
* Familiarity with medical practice software, GENTU / Genie
* Excellent communication skills with GPs, Referrers, Pathology, Radiology and Private Hospital administration.
* Maintenance of the areas of the practice ensuring compliance with Infection Control standards and OHS regulations are met.
* Digital social media literacy and motivation to grow the practice
* Must have Australian work rights or permanent residency status to be eligible for this position.
Nursing
* Registered/Enrolled Nurse with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Post-registration nursing experience, ideally in surgical, bariatric, or peri-operative care settings.
* Demonstrated experience assisting in minor surgical procedures, wound management and patient education.
* Proven ability to deliver compassionate, patient-centred care aligned with the clinic's values.
* Strong clinical, communication and patient education skills, with emotional intelligence and empathy.
* Organised, proactive, and adaptable to dynamic clinical environments.
* Proficient in clinical documentation.
* Committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Benefits
* Salary is offered based on the level of education and experience of the successful candidate
* Wonderful work environment
Applicants are welcome to apply for either the Medical Secretary or Nursing role, or indicate interest in a combined role where appropriate experience and qualifications allow.
Interviews will be undertaken as suitable candidates meeting the criteria are identified. Please note only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Applications can be submitted through SEEK or directly to MediHealth Partners, Dr Malak Sukkar, E, M for enquiries