Medical Secretary

23 hours ago

Adelaide, South Australia Richard G Clarnette PTY LTD Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

About the Role

An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced and professional Medical Secretary / Personal Assistant to join the private practice of Dr Richard Clarnette, a leading Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 25 years' experience specialising in hip and knee surgery.

This is a permanent part-time role (3.5 – 4 days per week), providing dedicated support to ensure the smooth running of a busy orthopaedic practice. You will be the first point of contact for patients and referrers, playing a pivotal role in both clinical and administrative functions.


Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinating patient appointments, consultations, and surgical bookings.
  • Managing phone and email enquiries with professionalism and empathy.
  • Liaising with hospitals, operating theatres, GPs, and allied health providers.
  • Preparing and managing confidential medical correspondence and reports.
  • Processing patient accounts, Medicare, and private health fund claims.
  • Maintaining calendars and coordinating theatre lists.
  • General administrative and office management duties.

About You

We are seeking a proactive and well-organised professional with:

  • Previous experience as a Medical Secretary / PA (orthopaedics or surgical practice highly regarded).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-focused approach.
  • Excellent organisation, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
  • Confidence in medical software (Genie/Gentu or similar) and Microsoft Office.
  • Sound knowledge of Medicare and private health billing.
  • High attention to detail, discretion, and professionalism.

What We Offer

  • A permanent part-time position (3.5 – 4 days per week).
  • A supportive, professional, and patient-focused work environment.
  • Competitive remuneration, based on experience.
  • No weekend work.
  • Long-term employment stability and opportunities for professional development.

About the Practice

Dr Richard Clarnette is a Fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon, specialising in hip and knee replacement surgery, robotic and computer navigation techniques, complex knee reconstruction, hamstring repair, and patella disorders.

He consults and operates privately at Calvary Adelaide Hospital and publicly at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Riverland General Hospital.

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