Medical Writing jobs in Melbourne VIC

Medical Typist / Transcriptionist

Are you an experienced, detail-orientated and reliable Medical Typist/Transcriptionist?

• Part-time or casual basis – 2 days a week

• Continuous professional development, education & support provided
• Inclusive, values‑led workplace

About the role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Medical Typist / Transcriptionist to join our Consulting Suites team on a part time, or casual basis – 2 days a week, with an immediate start.

In this role, you will accurately convert audio medical dictations from healthcare professionals into clear, properly formatted reports, letters, and medical records in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate brings exceptional typing speed, strong knowledge of medical terminology, and an unwavering commitment to patient confidentiality and data privacy.

About us:

The Melbourne Clinic, situated in Richmond, Victoria, is Australia’s largest private mental health service, providing a variety of recovery focussed inpatient and outpatient programs that are tailored to meet the needs of people with a range of mental health conditions. The Melbourne Clinic is an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming of all patients, staff, and visitors regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, neurodiversity, gender identity, or sexuality. We are committed to providing our staff with a structured induction and orientation, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. We value individuality and embrace people with differing experiences, knowledge, and skills with the intention of building a thriving, professional working environment that is both nurturing and safe.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately transcribe audio recordings of medical reports, doctor notes, and patient correspondence; prepare, proofread, and finalise all output

• Format, upload, and file transcribed documents directly into system databases in accordance with clinic workflows

• Work closely with healthcare professionals to clarify, verify, and complete dictation details

• Strictly adhere to healthcare privacy regulations and maintain patient confidentiality at all times

Essential Criteria:

• 1–3 years as a medical typist, transcriptionist, or medical secretary (preferred)

• Typing speed of 65–80+ WPM with high accuracy

• Strong understanding of medical terminology, abbreviations, and documentation standards

• Experience with medical transcription software, word processing programs, and general computer systems

• Ability to prioritise urgent dictations and meet strict turnaround times in a fast-paced setting

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills

• Proven ability to work productively both independently and within a collaborative team.

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

You'll also benefit from:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 14th of August

To apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to Irene Tsimiklis, Consulting Suites Manager, irene.tsimiklis@healthscope.com.au

Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

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