Ward Clerk

Reference Number: 42770: Ward Clerk
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be!
The Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Ward Clerk to join the team in our Day Oncology and Infusion Centres at Northern Health. Position is three (3) days per week, hours are 0800-1630. Preferred days are Monday/Wednesday and Fridays.
As a Ward Clerk, you are responsible for providing administrative support and assistance to patients and their families upon their arrival at the hospital. You will also assist clinical teams by coordinating the necessary clerical requirements for patients' admission to discharge including weighing patients on arrival.
Responsibilities of this job include:

• Admission scheduling processes to ensure appropriate bed management and utilisation.
• Verifying patient registration information and printing identification wristbands.
• Managing incoming and outgoing calls to the reception desk.
• Provide timely and accurate information to queries by patients, visitors and other staff and departments.
• Work alongside clinical staff, colleagues, patients and visitors to ensure a smooth hospital experience for patients.
• Compilation and management of patient clinical documentation.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An enthusiastic personality with a strong administrative skillset and a passion for customer service and enjoys being part of a busy environment.
• The ability to converse and be empathetic while managing a busy flow of admissions and discharges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable working in a team of clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Demonstrated computer literacy including the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Experience in a medical setting will be highly desired, though not essential.
• Experience with Patient Administration Systems and CHARM.
• Be available to pick up additional days' work as required.

You may be required to work across all Northern Health campuses but predominately Epping and Craigieburn.
Next Steps . . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
For further position information, please refer to the key result areas, major responsibilities located in the Position Description below.
For further details, please contact:
Jodi Nicholls, Manager Ward Clerk Workforce via 0408 132 943.
Applications close 10th March 2024.
Why work at the Northern Health?
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
• Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

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Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.