Patient Services Officer

Calvary Health Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Flexible hours

Professional development

Job summary

Calvary North Adelaide Hospital invites applications for Patient Service Officer (Casual) to support Admissions, Consulting Suites and Oncology Ward across a 7-day roster. Shifts available from 6am–10pm, with potential to move toward full-time as needed.

Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills, time management, and a customer-focused approach. The role involves patient admissions, data entry, and general administration in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in health care administration or hospital front desk settings.
• Strong data entry accuracy and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Manage patient admissions and discharges.
• Perform data entry using IPM software.
• Provide consulting rooms administration support.
• Handle general reception and switchboard duties.
• Check health fund eligibility for patients.
• Scan, photocopy, and prepare case notes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

IPM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

• North Adelaide, SA, Australia, 5006
• Casual
• Closing on: Oct 12 2026

Position Description

Patient Service Officer - Calvary North Adelaide Hospital

• Casual positions
• Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment

About The Role

We have an opportunity available for customer focused applicants to join our team in Patient Services working across various areas of the hospital in our Admissions, Consulting Suites and Oncology Ward. The successful candidates will be available to work over a 7 day roster across a span of hours between 6am-10pm daily with the ability to work up to full time if/when required. The successful candidate will have proven organisational skills, exceptional time management with the ability to prioritise own workload - if this sound like you we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient admissions and discharges
• Data Entry using IPM software
• Consulting Rooms Administration Support
• General reception and switchboard duties
• Health fund eligibility checks
• Scanning, photocopying, collation and preparation of case notes

Essential Criteria

• Previous administrative experience working in a health care setting
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proven ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

For further information please contact Molly Dignan, Patient Services Supervisor on 08 8239 9177.

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia's largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella