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YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Ongoing, Part-Time Role
Ward 3A is a 32-bed inpatient unit seeking a highly motivated and experienced Ward Clerk for a Permanent Part Time (weekend) position (16 hours per fortnight).
This role is pivotal to the smooth running of the unit and thus we are seeking a committed individual to join our team.
Key responsibilities will include processing patient admissions, completing discharges, scheduling appointments and answering telephones enquires. We are looking for a candidate with excellent customer service, strong communication skills, who has a proactive and friendly approach.
The fortnightly roster is as follows:
Week 1
N/A
Week 2
Saturday: 0830 - 1700 (8 hrs)
Sunday: 0830 - 1700 (8 hrs)
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
Remuneration as per Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Haylee Howard - Nurse Unit Manager
Email: *************@petermac.org
Phone: 03 8559 5***
Applications Close: 11:59pm Wednesday 10 April 2024.
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Position Summary
The Ward Administrative Officer role is to provide clerical and administrative support service to the nominated unit. The key responsibilities of this role are to:
- Act as the first point of contact and provide excellent customer service to patients, relatives, general public and staff for the designated unit.
- Provide knowledge in the Patient Administration System (PAS) and administrative processes, including those relating to patient registrations, admissions & discharges, appointments and revenue management.
- Liaise with other departments to assist the efficient and timely coordination of patient care and administration.
- Provide appointment bookings support service for patients and clinical staff.
- Provide administrative support to the Nurse Unit Manager for daily management of the unit
Enterprise Agreement
Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025
Classification or Salary Range
HS1
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category C
Key Relationships
Internal
• Nurse Unit Manager
• Nursing, Medical and Allied Health staff Health Information Services
• Other Administrative teams Patients Services Assistants
• Key staff from other units and departments
External
Skills
Essential Requirements
- Experience and/or technical training in an administration setting.
- Strong customer service skills, able to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients and staff.
- Demonstrated skills in the use of IT systems, preferably in a health care setting.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience using patient administration systems, in particular iPM.
- Previous health service administration experience.
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities
Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Provide exceptional customer service
• Provide a high level of customer service to patients, carers and staff within a designated team or portfolio
• Obtain the required information from patients, carers and staff in an efficient and courteous manner
• Respond to patient and/or staff queries in a timely and respectful manner consistent with organisational guidelines
• Ensure phone and email inquiries are triaged to the correct destination
2. Accurately and efficiently process patient activities
• Electronically process patient activities such as referrals, registrations, appointments and admissions accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Communicate with external organisations such as health insurance funds, Veterans Affairs and WorkCover regarding payment of accounts as required
• Manage patient records in accordance with hospital policy and Data Accountability Framework to maintain data integrity at all times
• Perform role in line with confidentiality and privacy requirements
3. Prepare accurate and timely reports
• Prepare accurate orders, invoices, activity data and/or billing in a timely fashion
• Follow progress of invoices, orders or payments to ensure action occurs as specified in these documents
• Prepare and report departmental KPIs to management on request
4. Support the work of the team and department
• Work cooperatively as part of the team and assist other areas and staff as necessary
• Prepare agendas, coordinate meeting dates and room bookings and take minutes for meetings
• Assess situations or information, clearly and accurately communicate information and make recommendations to peers, team leaders or managers.
• Train new employees in basic administrative functions
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and work with team lead to implement appropriate solutions
• Other tasks as directed by your team leader or manager
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
