Medical Secretary - Surgery

Do you want to be part of an engaged team where your work truly makes a difference? We are currently seeking a medical secretary or healthcare administrator who wants to contribute to the development of our operations and ensure high-quality healthcare documentation. Here, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of tasks such as medical record writing, healthcare documentation, and bookings. Other important aspects of your work include registration in quality registers, referral management, diagnosis coding, and generating important statistics from our medical record system, Cosmic. Weekend shifts may occur. We value an open and positive work environment where collaboration between different professions is key to success. We encourage new ideas, participation, and continuous development – both for you and for the clinic. About you We are looking for someone with training as a medical secretary or healthcare administrator, with experience in medical record writing and diagnosis coding. To thrive with us, it is important that you appreciate independent work while also being a good team player who enjoys collaborating with others. You are meticulous, structured, and have an eye for detail – patient safety is always your top priority. Being able to express yourself clearly and professionally in Swedish, both verbally and in writing, is essential for you. Experience with the Cosmic medical record system is an advantage. As a person, you are self-assured, flexible, and capable of adapting to new situations. We value creativity and a solution-oriented approach – there is always room for improvement and development here! Personal suitability is of great importance. We apply ongoing selection, and the position may be filled before the application period has ended. We warmly welcome your application today! Your future workplace You will work alongside experienced colleagues from various professional groups, such as doctors, nurses, and nursing assistants. The surgical clinic conducts a broad range of activities within general surgery with a full emergency surgical mandate. The care is characterized by knowledgeable and dedicated staff, good accessibility, and positive results that are transparently reported in applicable quality registers. Our aim is to continuously improve our operations and create even better care for our patients – and you will be part of that journey. Västervik Hospital is one of three hospitals in Kalmar County. The hospital is an acute care facility with maternity care and a postnatal ward. At Västervik Hospital, there are opportunities for you to develop in your role alongside friendly colleagues. Over 1,200 employees work here, and we have a strong sense of community and a broad range of expertise. The hospital is of a manageable size, providing you with a secure and pleasant employment experience with opportunities to learn new skills. It is located near the center of Västervik and close to the archipelago. Region Kalmar County is responsible for healthcare, dental care, folk high schools, culture, public transportation, and regional development. We are over 7,000 employees working together for a healthier, safer, and richer life for the residents of the county. With us, you will receive many benefits and one of Sweden's best collective agreements. We meet people at all stages of life and have meaningful and developing work – every day. Region Kalmar County offers all employees a full-time position. If you work part-time but wish to work full-time, an extension of your position may be offered at another workplace. We ask that you attach your CV, cover letter, and relevant educational certificates to your application. To ensure the quality of the recruitment process in Region Kalmar County, we request that you apply for the position through our recruitment system and not via email or in paper format. We welcome calls from those interested in the job but kindly decline calls from those selling advertisements and recruitment services.