Ongoing Part-Time – 64 hours per fortnight Available now An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified administration officer to join the Perioperative Services team at Portland District Health.
Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager or the Perioperative Services, in this role you will focus on elective surgery waiting lists patient registration and theatre bookings.
You will liaise closely with the Nurse Unit Manager, and theatre Staff to ensure that theatre bookings maximise utilisation of resources in available theatre sessions and align with Elective Surgery Access Policy (ESAP).
You will ensure maintenance of patient data integrity and assist in frontline reception duties.
About you: A Medical Terminology qualification (or working towards same) is desirable Certificate III in Business Studies is desirable Demonstrated experience in a challenging consumer focused environment Previous employment in an administrative/clerical role preferably within a health service Computer literacy and the ability to learn specialist applications used within the Perioperative Suite Excellent verbal and written communication skills Telephony experience in consumer centred environment Experience in Elective Surgery Waiting List management is desirable Previous experience using Portland District Health's applications, specifically TRAK is desirable Please click here to view Position Description.
About us: Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community.
The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include: Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce.
The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.
Additional Benefits: Salary Packaging Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Social Club Free parking GMHBA health insurance corporate rate Flexible working conditions Employee Assistance program Wellbeing Initiatives The Region – Glenelg Shire: Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay's rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.
Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.
To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.
How to apply: Applications are through PDH website and must include: A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member.
Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.
A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements.
We are looking to see if your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role.
Details of at least two professional referees.
We will be calling them and asking them a wide range of questions about how you performed as an employee in your past roles.
They need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.
Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following: Police Record Check Current Victorian Working with Children's' check Current Immunisation status.
This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.
Applications close: Wednesday 16th October 2024 at 12.00pm Portland District Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
Apply Now Portland District Health is a public hospital under the Health Services Act.
Our role is to provide quality, safe health services to people in the Glenelg Shire.
To fulfil this role, Portland District Health offers a range of services, including; acute care through specialised medicine and surgery, urgent care, maternity services and limited children's services.
As an integrated Healthcare organisation, Portland District Health provides a range of services in sub-acute and aged care, population health, primary and community care.
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