An opportunity for a medical secretary role has become available in our busy but friendly and supportive private rheumatology practice, located in Fitzroy.

The role is a part time contract starting as soon as possible. Whilst the practice hours are from 8am to 5pm, your hours would be no more than 22.5 hours per week, allowing for some early finishes or late starts. There may also be the opportunity to work from home on some days after initial training.

No prior medical secretary experience is required as all training is provided, and this role is best suited to someone who would like to get their “foot in the door” in medical administration, however those with experience in medical administration are also welcome to apply. Tasks your role would include are:

• Greeting patients
• Answering phones and email enquiries
• Making appointments
• Billing of patient appointments, both private payments and bulk billing to Medicare
• Scanning of results and correspondence
• Printing and sending out of mail including correspondence
• Cleaning of consulting rooms and common areas
• Stock take of both medical items and stationery
• Other tasks as requested by the specialists and the practice manager

Ideally, you would have the following qualities:

• A can-do attitude and a willingness to learn
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Previous experience in customer service

If you have prior medical secretary experience, previous experience in the following areas would be an advantage but not required:

• Using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Using Zedmed

If this sounds like you, please forward your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. If you would like any further information about this role, please contact Steph Day, practice manager, at the above email address or by telephone on 03 9417 4844.