Emergency Department Triage Coordinator

Department of Health, Tasmania; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Job summary

The Department of Health invites applications for an Emergency Department Triage Clerk at Mersey Community Hospital. You will provide fast, friendly reception and essential clerical support in a busy ED, ensuring patient information is recorded accurately and processes run smoothly.

You will join a dedicated team delivering frontline emergency care, requiring calmness, organisation and confidentiality while handling multiple priorities in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience providing high-quality administrative, clerical or reception support in a busy environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Well-developed computer and data entry skills; ability to learn clinical/admin information systems.
• Ability to develop knowledge of medical terminology and hospital admission processes.
• Commitment to delivering respectful, patient-centred service while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient reception, administrative and clerical support in a busy Emergency Department.
• Record patient information accurately and maintain clinical information systems.
• Coordinate documentation and handle enquiries to support smooth day-to-day operations.
• Remain calm, organised and professional in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Skills

Clear communication

Reception & admin

Organisation

Teamwork

Data entry

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Tools

Clinical information systems

Job description

The Department of Health invites applications for an Emergency Department Triage Clerk at Mersey Community Hospital. You will provide fast, friendly reception and essential clerical support in a busy ED, ensuring patient information is recorded accurately and processes run smoothly.

You will join a dedicated team delivering frontline emergency care, requiring calmness, organisation and confidentiality while handling multiple priorities in a demanding environment.