Ward Clerk – Patient Care Admin (12-Month Contract, 20h/wk)

NSW Health; Scone; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health is hiring a Ward Clerk at Scott Memorial Hospital in Scone for a 20-hour week on a 12-month temporary contract. You will be the first point of contact for patients, families and staff, handling reception, phone inquiries, patient records, admissions, transfers and discharges, and coordinating documentation.

You will work closely with nursing, medical and allied health teams, ensuring privacy and efficient ward operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, reception or healthcare setting is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and telephone support, manage patient records and admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Update electronic health systems and coordinate clinical documentation.
• Support ward operations with filing, appointments and administrative tasks while ensuring privacy.

Job description

NSW Health is hiring a Ward Clerk at Scott Memorial Hospital in Scone for a 20-hour week on a 12-month temporary contract. You will be the first point of contact for patients, families and staff, handling reception, phone inquiries, patient records, admissions, transfers and discharges, and coordinating documentation.

You will work closely with nursing, medical and allied health teams, ensuring privacy and efficient ward operations.