Litton Andrews (Litton Associates Pty Ltd) – providing a Total Medical/Healthcare Recruitment and Consultancy Service with the best staffing, practice and business solutions.
Our client, an established private specialist practice in Greenslopes, is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Medical Secretary/Typist to join their team. Working within a small team of 5 specialists, this role will provide front desk reception, clinic support, and medical typing assistance to each specialist.
The position offers a full-time permanent arrangement, Monday to Friday. However, candidates seeking a 9-day fortnight are also encouraged to apply, and some flexibility around hours/days can be considered for the right candidate.
Key duties and responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
* Taking incoming telephone calls and assisting patients with general enquiries
* Clinical bookings and confirming patient appointments
* Preparing and running patient clinics
* Managing patient DVA travel
* Processing patient billing and receipting (including inpatient/surgery billing)
* Providing written information consents and procedure estimations to patients
* Booking patient x-rays and scans
* Booking theatre procedures and preparing patients with the relevant theatre packs
* Hospital inpatient and outpatient bookings
* Medical typing of general correspondence, Medicolegal reports and WorkCover reports
* General secretarial support to the specialists as required
To be closely considered for this position you will have the following skills/attributes:
* At least 3 years' experience working in a similar role (preferably within a surgical specialist practice)
* Experience using Genie software
* Exceptional patient rapport building skills along with the ability to work within a team environment
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* knowledge of Medicare, DVA, Private Health Fund and Defence billing
* Fast and accurate typing skills
* Enjoy working in a busy and often fast paced environment
* Maturity, solid work ethic and immaculate personal presentation.
Remuneration:
A competitive hourly rate ranging from $30 to $38 per hour, plus superannuation, will be offered to the successful candidate with the appropriate experience.
This position is available for an immediate start. If you are a dedicated professional with a strong administrative background and a passion for healthcare, we would love to hear from you
For further information please contact Cathy Litton or Kimberley Reynolds directly on or a/hours. All applications can be emailed directly to
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