Ward Clerk

East Wimmera Health Service; St Arnaud; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Remote area benefits

Job summary

East Wimmera Health Service seeks a permanent part-time Ward Clerk at St Arnaud Campus (Osborne House) to provide a welcoming reception and essential admin support.

You will handle admissions, transfers and discharges, perform data entry in the Patient Administration System, and maintain confidentiality while supporting ward operations.

Ideal candidates demonstrate excellent communication, strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a commitment to patient service.

Qualifications

• Experience in ward/health admin is preferred.
• Excellent communication and confidentiality required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and admin systems.
• Commitment to patient privacy and service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Provide efficient reception and clerical support.
• Enter data into the Patient Administration System.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Confidentiality

Tools

Patient Administration System

Job description

Permanent Part time, 32 hours per fortnight

Classification: HS1A Admin Grade 1A

Access to generous salary packaging and remote area benefits!

East Wimmera Health Service (EWHS) is a fully accredited small rural health service across five campuses encompassing five communities being Birchip, Donald, Charlton, St Arnaud & Wycheproof in the Buloke and Northern Grampians Shires in North Western Victoria.

EWHS are seeking applications for a permanent part-time Ward Clerk role at St Arnaud Campus (Osborne House).

The Ward Clerk is responsible for presenting a professional, welcoming and informative reception service to consumers and visitors. The role also provides efficient and effective administrative support to ward staff while maintaining strict confidentiality.

As the first point of contact, you will play a vital role in creating a positive experience while supporting the efficient operation of the ward through a range of clerical and administrative duties.

Duties will include coordination of admissions, transfers and discharges and data entry into the Patient Administration System.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisation and time management abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and administrative systems

A commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and excellent customer service.

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A position descriptioncan be viewed on our website:https://ewhs.org.au/careers

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children check and immunisation clearance (including annual influenza immunisation)

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.

EWHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications to all positions from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, LGBTQI+ People, and People of All Abilities