Ward Clerk - Patient Care Admin & Bed Coordination

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living expenses support

Meals & entertainment

Salary packaging options

Flexible work options

Paid leave

Health & fitness perks

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) invites applications for a Ward Clerk to provide reception and administrative support in a busy hospital ward. You will handle patient information, appointments, and bed movement coordination, ensuring smooth operations and patient-focused service.

Ideal candidates will have prior office experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an office administration or customer-facing role.
• Ability to communicate professionally and sensitively with patients, visitors, and healthcare staff.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Accurate data entry skills with a commitment to confidentiality and privacy.
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing demands, and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in a busy healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and administrative support for the ward
• Manage patient information, records, and appointment bookings
• Assist with bed allocation processes and patient movements within the ward
• Ensure stock and equipment supplies are maintained and readily available
• Work collaboratively with nursing, medical, and allied health teams

Skills

Office administration

Customer-facing

MS Office

Data entry

Confidentiality

Time management

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) invites applications for a Ward Clerk to provide reception and administrative support in a busy hospital ward. You will handle patient information, appointments, and bed movement coordination, ensuring smooth operations and patient-focused service.

Ideal candidates will have prior office experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure in a healthcare setting.