• Medical Secretary in a top North Sydney clinic — support doctors and manage patient admin
• 9–10 month mat leave cover with potential to extend/permanent
• Friendly, supportive team with training and growth opportunities

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established, specialist medical practice in North Sydney, known for delivering a premium, patient-first experience in a calm and professional setting. They’re on the lookout for a warm, organised and people-focused Medical Secretary to cover maternity leave for 9–10 months, with the potential to extend to 12 months.
  
This role goes beyond reception and offers exposure to the clinical and administrative side of a specialist practice. You’ll work closely with doctors and clinical staff, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice while ensuring patients receive a seamless and reassuring experience. Comprehensive onboarding and training will be provided, with ongoing support from a collaborative and welcoming team.
  
The Responsibility

Responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to:

• Managing patient enquiries professionally in person and over the phone
• Coordinating appointments, procedures and specialist schedules
• Preparing and maintaining accurate patient records, referrals and correspondence
• Managing incoming and outgoing test results and clinical documentation
• Processing payments, billing and accounts
• Lodging Medicare and private health fund claims
• Liaising with hospitals, specialists and allied health providers
• Supporting doctors with general administrative and secretarial tasks

The Expertise

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years’ experience in a medical secretary or medical administration role, ideally within a specialist practice. You’ll be highly organised, detail-focused and confident handling sensitive medical information with discretion. Strong communication skills, excellent time management and the ability to prioritise competing tasks are essential. You’ll be comfortable supporting clinicians, coordinating clinical documentation, and working across patient management systems, with intermediate skills in the MS Office Suite. A calm, professional approach and commitment to delivering a high standard of patient care are key.
  
The Next Step   

If you believe you hold the skills required for this role, please apply online with an updated resume today! Alternatively, please call Alice Grieve on 0447 890 569 for a confidential discussion.

About Assistant Sydney
  
Here at Assistant Sydney, our sole focus is to partner with organisations and executives to attract the very best office support talent. 
Our ambition is to be recognised as the most respected office support recruitment firm in Australia. We build personal relationships with the best Office Support talent across Australia, recruiting positions ranging from Reception through to Executive Assistants on a temporary and permanent basis.