Cardiothoracic Unit Secretary — Flexible Admin Role

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated lease options

Pre-tax super

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Fitness discounts

Flu vaccinations

Wellbeing support

Job summary

SA Health in Adelaide is seeking a Secretary for the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit. You will provide confidential secretarial support, coordinate appointments and maintain accurate records to enable the clinical team to focus on patient care.

Key duties include preparing medical correspondence, updating waiting lists, and liaising with hospital teams. Experience in office procedures and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in office and secretarial procedures.
• Accurate typing from dictation.
• Excellent spelling, grammar and communication skills.
• Set priorities and work independently and within a team.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and how hospital departments work together.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medical correspondence, discharge summaries and operation lists.
• Maintain accurate patient records and protect confidential information.
• Arrange operation dates, appointments and investigations with clinical staff.
• Update waiting lists, operation boards and administrative records.
• Welcome patients and visitors and direct telephone enquiries with care.
• Liase with hospital teams and external services to support daily activity.

Skills

Office procedures

Typing from dictation

Communication skills

Prioritization

Computer systems

Job description

SA Health in Adelaide is seeking a Secretary for the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit. You will provide confidential secretarial support, coordinate appointments and maintain accurate records to enable the clinical team to focus on patient care.

Key duties include preparing medical correspondence, updating waiting lists, and liaising with hospital teams. Experience in office procedures and strong communication are essential.