Address:
Fitzroy location
Friendly and supportive team environment
Full time, permanent.
About the Role
The Waiting List Officer is accountable for the management of patients on the Elective Surgery Waiting List from a clerical perspective within the guidelines of the Department of Health Elective Surgery Access Policy and across the entire continuum of care from placement on the Waiting List to day of surgery.
Receive and process Waiting List forms from specialist clinics, private rooms and other areas of SVHM within stipulated time frame as per DHHS Elective Surgery Access Policy
Accurately create, record and update the Waiting List Screen on Patient Administration System (PAS) as required
Ensure all queries from patients and clinicians pertaining to clinical management are forwarded to Surgical Liaison Nurse
Monitor Category 1 patients to ensure they are admitted within 30 days
Monitor Category 2 and 3 patients to ensure timely access to surgery within category timeframe
Classifications for this position will be HS1 - HS17 ($58,442 - $64,610 per annum pro rata)
Your Contribution
Relevant experience in administration in a healthcare role
Experience with patient administration systems
Working knowledge of Microsoft office including Outlook, Word and Excel
Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
What we Offer
Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
Employee Assistance Program
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
CBD Location, close to Public Transport and car parking
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Culture of continuous improvement
Flexible working arrangements
About Elective Surgery
The Elective Surgery Management Team (ESMT) coordinates and case manages patients that are on the St Vincent's Hospital elective surgery Waiting List in accordance with the elective surgery Waiting List policy and the Department of Health Elective Surgery Access Policy. The ESMT is responsible for the case management all patients across the surgical specialties at SVHM.
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:
Review the following documents:
JR135139_PD - Waiting List Officer 2023.pdf
Contact Details:
Pinkle Happy, pinkle.happy@svhm.org.au, 0417346767
Alternate Contact:
Closing Date:
14 March 2024 11:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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