Medical Secretary (Maternity Leave Cover)

Litton Andrews – Providing comprehensive medical and healthcare recruitment, consultancy, training, and business solutions, delivering the best staffing, practice management, and professional development services.

Litton Andrews is delighted to be recruiting an experienced Medical Secretary to join a leading, state-of-the-art specialist ophthalmology practice. Working closely with and providing dedicated support to one specialist Surgeon, this varied role combines high-level medical secretarial responsibilities with front desk reception and broader practice administration. You will play a key role in coordinating the patient journey, acting as a trusted point of contact and ensuring every patient receives a seamless, professional and high-quality experience from their initial contact through to completion of their care.

This is a full-time maternity leave contract, available for an immediate start and continuing through to early June 2027. The position is structured across four extended shifts per week, with a rotating rostered day off each week. Standard hours are approximately 7:00/7:30am to 5:00/5:30pm, with two Tuesdays per month rostered from 8:00am to 6:00pm.

The primary location is Auchenflower, with occasional travel to the practice's Mount Gravatt location required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Medical Secretary looking to join a highly regarded specialist practice and become an integral part of a professional, patient-focused team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

Managing incoming calls and responding to general patient enquiries in a professional and timely manner

Preparing accurate theatre quotations and supporting patients through the financial aspects of their procedures





Coordinating patient education for all theatre procedures, ensuring patients are well informed, prepared for surgery, and supported with any immediate concerns or required documentation

Managing pre-operative and post-operative appointments

Booking theatre procedures and liaising closely with hospitals, anaesthetists, medical professionals and other key stakeholders

Managing theatre billing processes through Eclipse

Assisting on the front desk reception, welcoming patients to the practice and processing consultation billing following their appointments

Providing general administration support across the practice, working collaboratively with other team members to manage a busy, fast-paced surgical specialist practice

To be considered for this position, Candidate must be able to demonstrate:

Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a surgical specialist practice

Experience using medical practice management systems such as Genie/Gentu and/or Xestro.

A friendly, professional, and courteous telephone manner with a strong patient-focused approach

Immaculate personal presentation and a qualified demeanour

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with patients, specialists, hospitals and team members

Exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy, fast-paced environment.

Remuneration:

A competitive remuneration package of $37–$42 per hour + superannuation will be offered, with the hourly rate negotiable depending on the successful candidate’s experience, skills and level of expertise. The Auchenflower practice offers ample convenient street parking, while off-street parking is available at the Mount Gravatt location.

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📌 Medical Secretary (Maternity Leave Cover) (Brisbane City)
🏢 Litton Andrews Pty
📍 Brisbane City