Clinical Administration Officer - Information And Access Service

Two permanent part time opportunities available (32 hours each per fortnight)

• Enjoy being an integral link for Barwon Health clients accessing primary care and sub-acute ambulatory care in the community
• Provide great customer service to a range of clients
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of nursing, allied health and rehabilitation professionals
• Opportunity for growth and to learn new administrative systems for the right candidate 

About Barwon Health

Guided by our values, Barwon Health is Victoria's largest regional health care service and is also the largest employer in the Geelong and surf coast region, employing over 8700 staff. Barwon Health’s core facilities include the renowned University Hospital Geelong precinct in central Geelong, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, the innovative Sunrise Centre,  Barwon Health North a vital services that includes child and family health support, renal dialysis, medical imaging, and urgent care. Four Aged care centres spanning the Region, Mental Health Services that are delivered through a number of programs across the Geelong and Barwon South West region. Community Health and Dental service and world renowned Research that that advances health and wellbeing for all.  Explore all of our comprehensive services here.

About the Facility

The Information and Access Service is located at 120 Settlement Road, Belmont. The Information and Access Service provides a single point of entry to Community Health and Community Rehabilitation programs from a range of referral sources. The Service also redirects referrals for other Barwon Health departments.

About the role - Paygrade -Grade 1 pro rata of annual salary $54k + super 

The Clinical Administration Officer is responsible for the delivery of consumer focused administrative support that ensures equity of access throughout the patient’s journey in Community Health and Rehabilitation programs. In addition, this role will assist the wider clinical and administration teams at the Community Health Chronic and Complex programs, Rehabilitation centres as well as the Local Access Teams by providing efficient and effective clerical support so as to achieve desired outcomes.

The role may be required to support multiple Barwon Health clinical services depending on service delivery needs.

While our team is well supported by allied health and clinical professionals, it would be advantageous for the successful applicant to have an understanding of and be able to interpret medical terminology.

The position will operate according to relevant legislation, Barwon Health policies, programs and department guidelines. These positions are permanent part time opportunities 32 hours per fortnight (2 days per week). The days of work are Thursday and Friday with the opportunity to work additional hours to cover for planned and unplanned leave.

About the culture

The Information and Access team is a small group of dedicated administrative employees. Collaboration, team work and a can-do attitude are the cornerstones of our positive culture. The team is located with a range of other Barwon Health programs which we work closly and collaboratively with.

   What we offer

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction 
• Geelong and Barwon Health is an attractive destination with a sunny climate, notoriously laidback lifestyle and great pay rates  
• To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.
•  Located in the centre of Geelong's CBD is an easy commute from all suburbs
• Access to employee wellness facility
• A genuine community feel - we look after each other 
• Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Attractive salary packaging benefits! Living Expenses capped at $9,010 which  includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure

Diversity and Inclusion 

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au) we are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.