Senior Medical Secretary/ Practice Manager (Melbourne)

Senior Medical Secretary/ Practice Manager Specialist surgical practice seeking experienced medical secretary/ practice manager 3-4 days per week. Role and Responsibilities This position will suit an experienced person who is professional, discreet and is able to work independently and reliably. Responsibilities will include:
- Co-ordination of front desk reception
- Consultation bookings
- Handling of patient enquiries
- Coordination and triaging of urgent cases
- Direct liason with the Specialist Surgeon
- Liasing with operating theatres and other hospital departments and health professionals
- Medicare and health fund billing/claiming
- Patient accounting and end of day reconciliations
- Management of correspondence, medical reports and emails
- Maintaining patient files and scanning Qualifications & experience The successful candidate would ideally demonstrate the following:
- At least one year's experience in a similar role (ideally in surgical practice)
- Excellent work ethic and takes pride in their work
- Firm knowledge of medical terminology
- Positive computer skills and knowledge of Gentu a bonus
- Honesty, good organisational and communication skills, initiative, common sense and attention to detail is essential
- Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work independently
- Professional demeanour with patients and colleagues at all times
- Insight into confidentiality and sensitivity associated with time sensitive situations in a specialist medical environment
- Covering leave for other staff members
- Working with one other experienced medical secretary Benefits and perks Collaborative, supportive and somewhat flexible working environment Close to all public transport #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rrxak