At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage clerical duties in a supportive oncology ward, assisting patients and staff.
- Company: Join Eastern Health, one of Melbourne's largest public health services.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, fitness programs, and access to private health insurance.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are at our core; we welcome all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a difference in patient care while working in a friendly team environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and commitment to quality care; medical reception experience preferred.
Permanent Part Time - 3 days per week (Mon-Wed) | Experience work-life balance
Box Hill Hospital | Easy access to public transport, shopping, and dining options
Work in a friendly and supportive environment
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is“Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”. This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER.
About the Role
This position is responsible for the clerical day to day duties in Ward 4.1 Inpatient Oncology/Haematology Ward. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Answering patient enquiries via phone
- Assisting with the booking of patient appointments
- Scanning and filing patient documentation
- Booking patient transport for appointments
About You
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- A strong commitment to high quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Prior medical reception experience preferred
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.
What We Offer
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Good to Know
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
Our Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe and welcoming | Partnering in care | Innovate, learn and lead
Inpatient Ward Clerk in Melbourne employer: Eastern Health
Eastern Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With modern offices in Richmond and excellent public transport links, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance, enhanced by generous benefits such as five weeks of annual leave, flexible working hours, and access to extensive professional development opportunities. Joining Eastern Health means being part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of diverse communities across Victoria.
