Cardiothoracic Unit Secretary – Flexible & Rewarding

Government of South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated lease options

Pre-tax super

Job summary

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

Role involves preparing medical correspondence, managing patient records and liaising with hospital teams. Full-time temporary up to 12 months with potential for ongoing employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in office and secretarial procedures.
• Type accurately and confidently from dictation.
• Excellent spelling, grammar and communication skills.
• Set priorities and work independently and within a team.
• Use computer systems and handle enquiries with empathy.

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.
• Liaise with hospital teams and external services to support daily activity.

Skills

Office secretarial procedures

Dictation typing

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Computer systems

Tools

Microsoft Word

Scheduling software

Job description

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

Role involves preparing medical correspondence, managing patient records and liaising with hospital teams. Full-time temporary up to 12 months with potential for ongoing employment.