Ward Clerk (509226)

The role:

• Provide frontline assistance to support the effective administrative operations of the Ward/Unit which includes:

• Assisting the general public, patients and clinical staff.
• Answering patient and public enquiries.
• Directing all incoming telephone calls to relevant departmental or clinical personnel.

• Support the relevant Manager by receiving, interviewing, and processing all direct admissions and discharges from the Ward/Unit including:

• The verification of discharge-planning protocols.
• Expediting discharges to assist the relevant Manager, Bed Managers and Theatre personnel with the re-allocation of beds on the Ward/Unit.
• Arranging and scheduling appointments to ensure ongoing patient care.

• Accurately enter and retrieve patient information onto/from computerised patient information management information systems including the Digital Medical Record (DMR).
• Generate reports and update and maintain databases and bed lists utilising relevant software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Express.

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, shift-worker position working 44 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

• 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.

Location: Hobart, Tasmania

Salary: $64,125 to $68,925 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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

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 

Anastazia Hisiridis

Ward Clerk Coordinator
Phone: 03 6166 8***

Important information

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