Riverina Cardiology is a regional specialist practice focused on providing patients with a refined, state of the art consultative service. Our team of highly trained cardiologists provide a range of diagnostic and interventional cardiac services to the community across both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. Due to ongoing growth and expansion, we have an prospect for a Medical Secretary to join our team in a full-time or part-time capacity (minimum 4 days per week).
As a Medical Secretary, you will serve as the first point of contact for patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals. Your duties will include:
- Attending to patient enquiries promptly and professionally, both in person and over the phone;
- Efficiently scheduling patient appointments;
- Billing of both inpatients and outpatients in accordance with Medicare and practice requirements;
- Processing of patient payments and lodgment of patient claims to Medicare and/or private health funds in accordance with Company guidelines;
- Gathering of patient records from relevant clinical sources;
- Maintenance of patient files and documentation in a secure and confidential manner;
- Triaging of referrals in accordance with practice guidelines;
- Organisation of hospital admissions for patient procedures; and
- Provision of general secretarial support as required to allocated clinicians.
To be successful in this role, you must:
- Be able to work calmy and professionally in a fast paced and dynamic work workplace;
- Be capable of multitasking and balancing competing priorities in order to meet allocated deadlines;
- Have an unwavering commitment to maintaining a high level of attention to detail;
- Possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills;
- Be proficient in the use of Microsoft programs including Word and Outlook.
- Understand the principles of confidentiality as it relates to a medical environment.
Full training will be provided for the successful candidate. Previous experience as a Medical Secretary or Medical Receptionist will be highly regarded.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the position, any relevant experience, and preference for full time, part time or casual work including your availability.
All inquiries regarding the role can be directed to Megan Lawrence, Human Resources Manager on (02) 6926 0*** or via email to *********@riverinacardiology.com.au