Working closely with the Group Laboratory Manager, you will provide high-level administrative support, coordinate competing priorities, and assist with the effective operation of the laboratory. Your strong organisational skills, initiative, adaptability and attention to detail will enable you to thrive in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.

Job details

In this varied role, you will utilise your medical typing expertise to accurately transcribe electronic and handwritten medical reports into the laboratory information system, ensuring reporting deadlines are consistently achieved. You will also contribute to statewide service delivery through participation in the State-wide Medical Typing Pool.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to deal with people at all levels of the organisation and external agencies.
• Organisational skills and the ability to use initiative, delegate and be adaptable when performing or administering tasks in a constantly changing and dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to establish, manage and maintain office systems and databases.  High level skills in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, to accurately complete and prioritize work and to be flexible and dynamic in a highly client focused environment.
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology and experience in medical typing.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 38 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)
  
  CSQ685723 AO3_Medical Typist (PDF)