Surgical Medical Secretary & Clinic Coordinator

Indigo HR; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse in Camperdown is seeking a Medical Receptionist/Secretary to support a busy specialist surgical practice. The role involves coordinating clinics, diary management, hospital admissions, theatre lists, patient communications and medical billing; you’ll be the calm, confident first point of contact for patients through their care journey.

This full-time position offers 38 hours weekly with start around 8:00am and opportunities to grow within a growing practice; experience in

Qualifications

• Previous medical reception or medical secretarial experience.
• Strong organisation and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent patient communication and customer service.
• Confidence managing hospital admissions and theatre-related administration.
• Medical billing experience is desirable.
• Strong typing and medical correspondence skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities calmly.
• Initiative and professional, warm communication style.
• Experience in surgical/specialist practice is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating busy consulting clinics and diary changes; ensure readiness for the day.
• Organising hospital admissions and liaising with hospital teams.
• Managing theatre lists and surgical bookings with accurate information.
• Supporting patients throughout their care journey and providing updates.
• Managing patient billing and accounts efficiently.
• Liaising with hospitals and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
• Keeping the practice running smoothly with proactive follow-through.

Skills

Medical reception experience

Organisation

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Professional demeanour

Tools

Xestro

Job description

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse in Camperdown is seeking a Medical Receptionist/Secretary to support a busy specialist surgical practice. The role involves coordinating clinics, diary management, hospital admissions, theatre lists, patient communications and medical billing; you’ll be the calm, confident first point of contact for patients through their care journey.

This full-time position offers 38 hours weekly with start around 8:00am and opportunities to grow within a growing practice; experience in