Administrative Assistant in Launceston

The Launceston General Hospital Radiology Department offers admin support focusing on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for patients within the Tasmanian community.

The Role:

• Work across a multi-disciplinary work environment with a supportive team culture.
• Dynamic and adaptable position in a fast-paced health admin environment.
• Expanding Radiology Department.

As a member of LGH’s Radiology multi-disciplinary team, the occupant of this position will provide medical typing, patient reception and appointment scheduling, and general administrative and clerical support in relation to patient billing and patient records.

You will need:

• Previous experience in clerical/reception functions in a similar setting, together with knowledge of procedures and relevant guidelines as they relate to the management of patient information.
• Ability to demonstrate effective interviewing techniques, ensuring accurate demographic and financial information is captured.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with patients, clinicians, health service staff and external stakeholders.

Details of appointment:

• Permanent, part time, day worker, working 36.48 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as is practicable.
• Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
• 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, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $68,854 to $73,947 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with the Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award.

Salary Packaging:

• You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Karinda Penney
Position: Team Leader - Administration
Phone number: 03 6777 6194
Email address: karinda.penney@ths.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.