Surgical Booking Clerk

Surgical Booking Clerk 

• Permanent Full Time and Part Time Positions available (Job Share Considered)
• Based at Maroondah Hospital
• Elective surgery waiting list management

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

The position is responsible to the Surgical Unit and Liaison Nurse and requires management of patients waiting for elective surgery, and coordination of the Surgical Unit's availabilities. The position requires the clerk to work with the Liaison Nurse to ensure the best outcomes for the patients waiting for elective surgery. This requires the clerk to take responsibility for the timely referral of patients to the waiting list, the timely scheduling of elective surgery, and ensuring patients are prepared for surgery. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Proven experience and ability to provide an efficient customer service
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, TEAMs)
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Superior clerical and organisational skills
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note: 

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

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**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**