Together we are developing Sahlgrenska University Hospital for a sustainable future. We are transforming healthcare with the goal of becoming Europe's leading university hospital by 2032. Working together with patients, we strive for quality, accessibility, patient safety, research, education, and innovation – within an integrated healthcare system in the Västra Götaland Region. Our vision and goals are focused on delivering the highest quality care, where the patient is always the center of attention. We provide healthcare locally and regionally, as well as highly specialized care to patients throughout the country and abroad. Our employees are our strength, and they contribute to knowledge exchange nationally and internationally. With digital tools and new working methods, we can simplify daily operations at the hospital and deliver modern, accessible, and efficient care of the highest quality.
Sahlgrenska University Hospital offers the highest quality care with the patient at the center. Through commitment, collaboration, and continuous development, we are one of the country's leading university hospitals. Now we are looking for medical secretaries for our ophthalmology department – an opportunity for you who want to contribute to the future of healthcare.
The ophthalmology department is mainly located at Mölndal Hospital, where we conduct outpatient services, operations, inpatient care, and an eye emergency department. We also provide ophthalmology services at Kungälv Hospital, Högsbo, Sahlgrenska, and Queen Silvia Children's Hospital. The department also includes research, development, and education.
Duties
You will become part of our administrative unit consisting of approximately 35 employees, two section leaders, and one unit manager. Together we work goal-oriented with a focus on development, good working environment, and job satisfaction. As a medical secretary, you have a central role in administrative work. You collaborate closely with different professional categories within one or more of our processes and actively contribute to developing routines and efficient workflows.
Your main responsibilities include: Medical record documentation, diagnosis classification, patient administration such as booking and patient calls, and telephone work. You are also expected to actively participate in improvement initiatives focused on development and innovation. Within the unit, there is an opportunity to work remotely.
About You
We are looking for someone who is trained as a medical secretary and who thrives in a varied and sometimes fast-paced work environment.
You are: Thorough and responsible, service-oriented and responsive, and a good collaborator.
You also have good digital skills and a genuine commitment to contributing to the department's development.
We value the competence and experience that each employee brings, and look forward to learning what you can contribute.
Interviews take place continuously throughout the application period, so apply today.
We warmly welcome your application!
Meet some of our employees - Sahlgrenska University Hospital
About Västra Götaland Region
With us, you become part of something larger. We are 56,000 employees in over 200 professions who make a difference in people's lives throughout Västra Götaland every day.
You contribute to safe and equitable care as well as to a sustainable society where environment, culture, and good communications create quality of life.
We are in the midst of digital development where you get to shape the future ways of working to improve and simplify daily life for residents and operations.
As a permanent employee, you will be registered for civil protection as part of our shared responsibility to ensure that societally critical functions continue to operate even in crisis.
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