Company DescriptionEpworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.
Job DescriptionThe Health Information Services (HIS) department is seeking a highly motivated and excellent receptionist to join our Richmond campus on a permanent full-time basis, working our operational business hours from 08:00am-04:06pm, Monday through to Friday. Please note, you will be required to work onsite in this position, there is no capability to support working from home in this role.
Responsibilities/Duties:- Monitoring and answering email requests regarding patient information.
- Answering telephone enquiries.
- Responding to information requests in accordance with the department’s release of information guidelines.
- Assigning patient identification to documentation received by internal/external stakeholders.
- Performing general department administration duties as required.
To be successful in this role…You will have:- Previous experience in a customer service role and excellent customer service skills with a focus on meeting the needs of internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent time management and organisational skills in order to effectively coordinate the various processes and steps involved in the process
- Excellent organisational skills with a proven ability to prioritise workload effectively and meet deadlines
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with a professional telephone manner, and an ability to clearly and coherently convey relevant information to all stakeholders, both internal and external to Epworth
- Intermediate working knowledge of the Microsoft Outlook Suite (primarily Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Office)
- A solid work ethic, and an ability to work autonomously within a team in order to ensure all work is completed in a timely manner
- Proven high attention to detail and diligence to ensure correct patient information is released at all times
- Flexibility in a changing work environment with an openness to changing processes and procedures
Desirable (non-essential):
- Previous experience as medical receptionist
- Previous experience with a Patient Administration System (iPM, WebPAS, TrakCare) and a Scanned Medical Record (BOSSnet or CPF)
- Working knowledge of Medical Terminology
About Epworth RichmondEpworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside highly skilled practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience, and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities, and technologies.
Additional InformationIt’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:
- Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
Enquire/ ApplySound interesting? To apply, click the “I’m Interested” button to attach your CV and cover letter, and complete the application form.For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact talent@epworth.org.au or phone (03) 9426 0606.Please Note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the application closing date.It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 vaccinations, including where recommended by public health authorities and booster vaccinations.As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.
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