Hospital Ward Clerk – Patient Flow & Admin Pro

Leighton Asia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Salary packaging option

Job summary

Lyell McEwin Hospital within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a part-time Ward Clerk to provide administrative support in a busy ward. You will manage patient movements, records and correspondence while maintaining a patient‑centred approach and ensuring smooth operations.

This role requires solid clerical experience, accuracy in data entry and strong communication skills. DHS Working With Children Check is required or obtainable, with a commitment to high‑quality health

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a clerical or administrative role, ideally within health or community services.
• Accurate data entry and records management with attention to detail.
• Clear, professional communication with diverse patient groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient admissions, transfers and discharges in electronic systems.
• Coordinate medical records, correspondence and ward documentation for compliance.
• Greet patients and visitors, directing inquiries professionally.
• Support ward staff with scheduling and real-time communication across the unit.

Skills

Clerical experience

Data entry accuracy

Clear communication

Hospital admin systems

WWCC (Working With Children Check)

Tools

Patient administration software

Job description

Lyell McEwin Hospital within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a part-time Ward Clerk to provide administrative support in a busy ward. You will manage patient movements, records and correspondence while maintaining a patient‑centred approach and ensuring smooth operations.

This role requires solid clerical experience, accuracy in data entry and strong communication skills. DHS Working With Children Check is required or obtainable, with a commitment to high‑quality health