At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly face for patients and families in the Postnatal Ward.
- Company: Flinders Medical Centre, part of Southern Adelaide Local Health Network.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary sacrifice benefits, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Join a diverse team with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of new families while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and clerical experience are a must.
The predicted salary is between 66442 - 69504 $ per year.
Full-time contract until late June 2027. The Ward Clerk provides the first point of contact for patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring that requests of the patient’s family regarding visitors are adhered to.
Responsibilities include:
- Answering all incoming telephone calls and dealing with routine patient enquiries – using judgement in conveying appropriate information.
- Providing support to registrars with collection of notes and discharge summaries.
- Liaising with other departments (e.g., Radiology, laboratories, other medical staff) as requested by the MUM/shift coordinator.
- Taking and word processing minutes for unit meetings.
About you:
- Ability to communicate with a range of patients, the public, visitors, and staff in an efficient and courteous manner.
- General experience in clerical and/or receptionist duties.
- Experience in using information systems and data entry.
- Demonstrated high standard of written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of a computer.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
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