Medical Secretary, Orthopedic Clinic, Movement Organs Center in Umeå

Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen one another. We are responsible for an equitable welfare system and for the results of research and innovation. The Center for Movement Organs is a university hospital unit located in Umeå with approximately 225 employees. Together with the Surgical and Orthopedic Clinic in Skellefteå and Lycksele, we are responsible for all orthopedics in the region. The Center for Movement Organs, Umeå is a University Hospital Unit (USVE) where research and the supervision of students are an integral part of everyday clinical practice. Our diverse operations within the Center for Movement Organs are regarded as stimulating by our staff, as the work is divided into various sections that provide a varied and medically knowledgeable work environment. We offer both breadth and depth in our activities, covering everything from assessments of patients’ orthopedic problems, both acute and elective. This takes place in emergency care, outpatient services, hospital wards, and surgery, encompassing extensive orthopedic surgery for fractures/trauma, spine, prosthetics, tumors, ankle/foot, shoulder, knee, sports, and pediatric orthopedics. The orthopedic outpatient clinic is characterized by high competence, good atmosphere, and an open work climate. We are now looking for a medical secretary to join our knowledgeable and experienced staff at the Orthopedic Outpatient Clinic in Umeå. TASKS As a medical secretary with us, you will have a fun, interesting, and significant job in a learning environment alongside skilled colleagues. You will be an important part of our operations. Our medical secretaries work with healthcare documentation and diagnosis classification within inpatient and outpatient care, handle mail—both digitally and in paper format—and register data in national quality registers. We place great emphasis on orthopedic diagnosis classification, providing individual training and further education for the entire group. We also engage in ongoing work related to routines and improvement initiatives. You will receive thorough training from experienced colleagues. We start with an introductory program where you can gradually gain insight into the various parts and routines of the job. QUALIFICATIONS You are a trained medical secretary or healthcare administrator. We are looking for someone who is engaged and takes responsibility for their work. You should be interested in improvement work, have a solutions-oriented approach, and possess the ability to manage varying workloads and paces. To thrive in this role, you need to cooperate well, yet also work independently when necessary, adapt to situations, and contribute with a positive attitude. Experience working with the Cosmic journal system and diagnosis classification is advantageous. OTHER For more information about the benefits we offer to employees, please visit our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, thus welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds. In preparing for the recruitment process, we have determined our recruitment channels and marketing strategies. Therefore, we respectfully decline contact from media salespeople, recruitment sites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by post.