2022 Medical Secretary - TAFE Students Preferred null

Key duties and responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Providing exceptional front desk reception support, ensuring the smooth running of consulting sessions
• Managing all aspects of reception including; arriving patients, answering telephone calls, booking patient appointments and managing email correspondence in a timely manner
• Maintaining accurate patient records, uploading results and reports
• Processing of patient accounts, invoicing, receipting and following up on aged debtors (including inpatient and surgery billing using Eclipse)
• Preparing theatre quotes, booking theatre procedures and liaising daily with hospitals and Anaesthetists
• General office administration including, faxing, scanning, opening and distributing practice mail
• Liaising daily with patients, hospitals, health funds, Surgeons and Anaesthetists
• Typing of medical correspondence 
• Providing PA support to the Surgeon and managing their calendar of events throughout the year

Selection criteria:

• Previous experience working in a medical specialist practice is desirable;
• Excellent customer service skills and strong attention to detail;
• A 'hands on' enthusiastic approach;
• Ability to work independently who thrives working in a challenging role;
• Intermediate to advanced IT skills;
• Knowledge of private billing, Medicare and DVA (desirable)
• Flexibility in terms of rostering and working across multiple sites
• Full vaccination including vaccination for COVID-19, or working towards full vaccination