Medical Secretary

Permanent Position
- Full time
- Camperdown location

**When it comes to cancer care, choose hope.**:

- Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is an internationally recognised independent, not-for-profit cancer hospital leading the way in delivering patient-centered cancer care. It is one of only two comprehensive cancer centers in Australia, characterised by a concentration of world-leading cancer expertise and services in one facility, as well as leadership in clinical care, research, world-leading Biomedical Innovation Hub, and education. The Chris O'brien Lifehouse model of care is multidisciplinary, patient-centered, and research-based, delivered through integrated and co-located services including Australia’s largest You Can Centre for young people. We seek passionate, caring, and dedicated staff who align with our Founder’s vision of creating a collaborative environment in which, respect, discovery, empowerment, and nurture, thrive in the interests of our patients_
We are seeking suitably experienced Medical Administration professionals to join our dynamic team on permanent, full time basis.
The successful applicant will have superior interpersonal skills with a strong focus on customer service, demonstrated abilities to multitask and work in a very fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
Medical Secretary provide essential support to the multi-disciplinary team of Specialists, Registrars, Nurses, Radiation Therapists, who work together to provide the highest quality of compassionate, personalised care to our patients and their carers.
**The key accountabilities will include**:

- Acting as the first point of contact for patients making appointments
- Collecting patient information, maintaining patient privacy and accurate data entry
- Typing specialist letters
- General administration including document management
- Liaising with Specialists, Registrars, Nurses, and peers, within multiple departments within the hospital
- Completing tasks as allocated by Senior Patient Navigator and Team Leader
- Minimum of two years demonstrated experience in a similar role
- Exceptional phone manner, excellent time management skills and the ability to multi task
- Ability to work autonomously and complete work within tight timeframes.
- Superior customer service and exceptional communication skills with the ability to work as an effective team member with flexibility to respond to fluctuating work flows
- Positive, enthusiastic and a genuine love of working in a fast paced environment whilst maintaining a high level of quality, compassion and professionalism
- Proficient computer skills including, Outlook, Word and Excel
- An understanding of Medicare and DVA

You must have the right to work in Australia - no sponsorships available