Description:
Administration Officer – Emergency Department – Hobart Private HospitalPermanent Part Time (37.5 hours per fortnight)
Hobart Private Hospital is seeking experienced Administration Officer with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering high quality patient care to join our Emergency Department team.
Work in one of Tasmania’s leading private hospitals. Hobart Private Hospital has been providing the highest quality of care to the local community for over 20 years. We offer state of the art equipment in a world class facility and diverse and friendly teams. What’s more, with the highest pay rate in all of Tasmania, flexible working arrangements and support for continued education, you’ll be sure to further your career.
Our Emergency Department provides 24/7 urgent medical care for patients in greater Hobart.
Our experienced team works with leading specialists, physicians & surgeons on call.
We have access to Orthopaedic, General surgery, Cardiology, Urology and other surgical specialties.
The unit has on site Pathology, Radiology and Pharmacy providers.
As an Administration Officer in the Emergency Department your responsibilities will as be follows:
- Working as part of a team in a 24 hour Emergency Department, according to Policies and Procedures, that works co-operatively, sharing roles and responsibilities to meet the needs of patients.
- Undertake DEM Reception duties
- Ensure that all DEM administration functions are performed efficiently and effectively ensuring excellent customer service
- Understands the tasks and activities of other front office DEM functions and undertakes as necessary
- Other duties as requested by Unit Manager
- Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with legislation and organisational policies
- Practices at all times in a manner that is consistent with organisational policies and procedures, including but not limited to OH&S, Workers’ Compensation & Infection Control.
Essential Criteria:
- Current Police Check
- Current Working with Vulnerable People registration
- Minimum of one-year experience in an administrative position
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in the use of the MS Office suite of programs, excel spreadsheets and email
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Commitment to excellent customer service and continuous improvement
- Ability to work as an effective team member
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
Desirable Criteria
- Working knowledge of health funds as they pertain to the private sector
- Previous experience in a similar role in a private hospital
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality issues
- Experience in hospital patient management systems
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
Applications Close: 12 April 2024
For Further Enquiries:
Rachel Richardson - rachel.richardson@healthscope.com.au
Melissa Johnson – melissa.johnson@healthscope.com.au