Elective Surgery Wait List Coordinator

Southern NSW Local Health District; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance: accrued day off + 4

Financial Benefits: salary packaging +

Health & Wellbeing: gym discounts + E"

Job summary

Central Coast Local Health District is seeking an Elective Surgery Wait List Management Clerk to provide high-quality clerical support for waiting lists and patient records at Gosford Hospital. You will ensure accurate bookings, pre-admissions and theatre lists, following NSW Ministry of Health policies and maintaining patient confidentiality.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to manage communications with patients and carers, recording information precisely and contributing to timely

Qualifications

• A medical terminology qualification or demonstrated experience using medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clerical and administrative support for elective surgery waiting lists.
• Ensure patient information, bookings, pre-admissions, admissions, cancellations and deferrals are accurately documented.
• Generate and maintain accurate theatre lists using SurgiNet and update as directed by the Nurse Manager.
• Monitor waiting lists and assist planning to ensure timely surgery within clinical priority timeframes.
• Communicate professionally with patients, clinicians and hospital staff and advocate for patient-centred care.

Job description

Central Coast Local Health District is seeking an Elective Surgery Wait List Management Clerk to provide high-quality clerical support for waiting lists and patient records at Gosford Hospital. You will ensure accurate bookings, pre-admissions and theatre lists, following NSW Ministry of Health policies and maintaining patient confidentiality.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to manage communications with patients and carers, recording information precisely and contributing to timely