Administrative Assistant - Radiology (518659L12)

Department of Health, Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging and benefits

Fitness Passport access

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Department of Health Tasmania seeks an Administrative Assistant for Launceston General Hospital Radiology to perform medical typing, patient reception and appointment scheduling, and support patient billing and records.

The role is permanent, part-time, day work and requires precise data handling, privacy compliance, and collaboration with clinicians and health service staff in a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience in clerical or reception roles in healthcare settings and knowledge of patient information handling procedures.
• Ability to capture accurate demographic and financial data through effective interviewing techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients, clinicians, staff and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical typing, patient reception and appointment scheduling.
• Offer general administrative and clerical support related to patient billing and patient records.

Skills

Clerical/reception experience

Interviewing techniques

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Applicant Guide

• Applicant Guide.docx

The Team

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 supportive team culture
• Dynamic and adaptable position in 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.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Statement of Duties

• Administrative Assistant - Radiology Band 2.docx

Application Guide

• Applicant Guide.docx

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: [e-mail]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

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