Elective Surgery Booking Clerk (534908)

The role:

• Provide efficient and quality business processes associated with the Mersey Community Hospital and North West Regional Hospital Elective Surgery Waiting List and Theatre Bookings, utilising the Hospital Information System in an accurate and timely manner and communicating with a wide spectrum of internal and external customers
• Provide and maintain a high standard of customer focused clerical, administrative and reception services.
• Using initiative, discretion and confidentiality, work according to all Hospital policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure all information management systems are maintained and processes conducted in accordance with the relevant guidelines and protocols of the Agency.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Permanent part time, day worker position working 48 hours per fortnight, commencing from 3 June 2024

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $71,661 - $77,455 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. *Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Successful Completion of, or a willingness to undertake a recognised course in, business/office administration and medical terminology.

2. Demonstrated experience in a healthcare setting.

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

Applicant Guide

For more information 

Fiona Wills

Position: Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) - Elective Surgery Access 
Phone:  0417 138 ***

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