AddressDepartment of General Medicine
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Temporary Part-Time
- Temporary Part-Time (16 hours per week).
- Classification: Administration Officer Level 3 Year 1-2.
- Remuneration: $33.30 - $34.33 per hour, plus superannuation.
About the role:
The Administration Officerof General Medicine is responsible for providing administrative support to the medical staff and contributing to the day-to-day operations and functions of the administrative team in the General Medicine Department.
Within the Department, you will have regular contact with Staff Specialists, Advanced Trainees, Medical Trainees, Junior Medical Officers, Nursing staff, hospital administrative staff, and patients. This position covers a wide range of day-to-day administrative duties and challenges associated with working in a healthcare setting.
Key responsibilities:
- Scheduling of patient appointments, preparation and distribution of patient referrals.
- Contribute to and assist in the development of quality assurance and continuous improvement measures.
- Provide comprehensive administrative assistance, including telephone calls, distributing mail and dicataphone typing.
What you bring:
- Demonstrated competence in administrative and general office procedures.
- Proven ability to use initiative while exercising discretion and confidentiality.
- Experience in Medical terminology and Audio/Dictaphone typing (and/or equivalent) at 50 words per minute.
- Computer and general literacy with accurate keyboard and data entry skills, including proficient Microsoft Office applications.
- Proven ability to work with limited supervision, meet competing deadlines and work proficiently in periods of high demand.
- Demonstrated effective communication, organisational and interpersonal skills including customer focused telephone technique.
For further information please contact Karla Broughton, Office Manager and PA to Director, General Medicine at ***************@calvarymater.org.au or (02) 4014 4***.
WHY JOIN US?
CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Fitness Passport.
- Gender Neutral parental leave
- Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
- Superannuation contributions at 11%
- ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
- Novated leasing available for eligible employees
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
- Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
- Attach a current resume.
- Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
- Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.
