Become a central part of the future of dental care – we are seeking a dedicated medical secretary for the Institute of Odontology and Oral Health/Dental School.

Aarhus Universitet

8000 Aarhus C

Location
8000 Aarhus C
Working hours
Part-time
Part-time hours
30 hours/week
Posted
3 November 2026
Application deadline
20 November 2026
Category
Medical administrative assistant

About the job

Institute for Odontology and Oral Health (IOOS), also known as the School of Dentistry, is seeking a medical secretary primarily to staff the clinic reception. The position should be filled on 01.01.2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is permanent and initially 30 hours per week. It is a prerequisite that you have the opportunity to work all 5 days of the week. Working hours will be between 07:30 – 15:30.

As a medical secretary at IOOS you will be part of a workplace where interdisciplinary collaboration within dental care is central. We educate the complete dental care team for the health service, distributed across three main professions: dentist, dental hygienist and clinical dental technician. We create synergy between the educations and train students to prevent and treat disease, and to promote health in the population. We conduct research in health and disease in teeth, mouth and jaws.

We have an inspiring international research environment with specialized research laboratories, modern clinic facilities and advanced digital equipment.

At the institute we are about 330 staff and 700 students. In both research and education we work with a focus on orofacial health as an integrated part of general health, and our collaboration is based on respect, trust, recognition and professionalism. You can read more about the institute here and about the faculty here .

We place high value on thorough and individualized introductory programs for all new employees, and a mentor scheme is in place.

Your tasks will include, among others

  • Reception and registration of patients
  • Recall and assignment of patients in close cooperation with the clinic's coordinator
  • Coordination of clinic courses
  • Medical record keeping and administrative follow-up
  • Collaboration with students, teachers and other clinic staff
  • Various administrative tasks

As a medical secretary at IOOS you will get

  • An exciting and varied workday
  • A strong community and good collaboration across
  • An individually planned introductory training period, as well as a mentor scheme
  • Engaged colleagues who are ready to teach and where diversity is seen as a strength
  • The opportunity for innovation and to take an active part in the development of daily life at the institute.

We are looking for a new colleague who

  • Is good at collaborating with many different people, but who also can work independently and in a structured way with their tasks
  • Has an IT flair and familiarity with patient record systems
  • Contributes to and works in a good working environment to the benefit of the community
  • Speaks and writes Danish
  • Values and prioritizes the social activities at the institute
  • Wants to participate in developing us as a workplace

The institute is characterized by very high professionalism, collaboration and room for good humor in the work. At IOOS you will have an exciting and varied workday

If this sounds like something for you, please send your application to us. You are very welcome to contact us for further information: clinical team leader Andreas Schlott and clinical team leader Line Dam Østergaard.

Application deadline: 20.11.2026

Interviews are expected to be held in week 49 from 08:00 – 12:00

Employment basis

You will be employed according to the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Public Employees Organization – The State Sector (OAO-S collective agreement) as well as the organizational agreement for office clerks, laboratory technicians and IT employees (HK). You will be placed as an office clerk in salary group 2-3 depending on education and qualifications. After a concrete assessment, qualification allowances can be negotiated depending on competencies.

Application

Your application must include the following

  • Application
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Indication of education (copies of relevant examination certificates)
  • References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system

We refer to the faculty's Guide for Applicants .

Aarhus University will be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and desires a culture where each individual can unfold and develop themselves. We see equality and diversity as a resource and therefore encourage all those interested to apply.

Applications should be sent via Aarhus University's recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

About Aarhus University

Aarhus University is a academically broad and research-intensive university with high quality in education and research, and a strong commitment to societal development nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring educational and research environment for 37,500 students including PhD students and has 9,000 staff in full-time equivalents and an annual turnover of 8.9 billion DKK. Read more at au.dk

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Become a central part of the future of dental care – we are seeking a dedicated medical secretary for the Institute of Odontology and Oral Health/Dental School.

Aarhus Universitet · 8000 Aarhus C