Pay: Competitive
Location: Melbourne/Victoria
Employment type: Full-Time
Job DescriptionReq#: FERNE
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research, and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
Position Details: Permanent positionFull time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADOs) Monday - FridayManagers and Administrative Worker Grade 1 Level 1 (HS1), $58,442.80 + superAlfred Health locationGreat staff benefits!The Department: The Alfred Health Outpatients Program is responsible for the overall delivery of several non-admitted or ambulatory services across the organisation, including Specialist Consulting Clinics, The Alfred Transit Lounge, GP Liaison, and Specialist Clinic referrals and enquiries. The largest component of these is the Specialist Consulting Clinics which provide scheduled medical, nursing, and allied health services to non-admitted patients at all three campuses. Approximately 1000 patients are treated daily across Alfred Health Specialist Consulting Clinics within surgical, medical, and other specialties.
The Role: This position reports to the Administration Team Leader of the Referral-In Team. As part of the administration team for the Outpatient Program, the administration officer will effectively and efficiently perform a range of administrative, reception, and clerical tasks to support and assist the day-to-day function of the clinics and health service. The role is responsible for ensuring that the service provides best customer outcomes and meets both internal and external, including government, reporting requirements. The administration officer ensures that an approachable, responsive, and professional service is provided to patients, carers, and health professionals. Responsibilities may include reception, patient enquiries, clinic preparation, electronic appointment scheduling, referral management, telephone support, and data entry.
Qualifications and Experience Required: Essential: Demonstrated computer proficiency including MS Word, MS Outlook, and MS Excel (foundational)Highly desirable: Previous administration experience in a health settingDesirable: Experience in managing calls in a high-call-volume environmentUnderstanding of confidentiality and privacy legislationKnowledge of Cerner ProgramsTyping accuracy and speed of at least 40wpmUnderstanding of medical terminologyUnderstanding and experience of Medicare billing processesHighly developed Customer Service skillsDemonstrated ability to plan workflow, prioritise and delegate to meet deadlinesStaff Benefits: Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through MaxxiaAccess to health and wellbeing incentivesDiscounted health insuranceEasy public transport accessIf you are interested in this position or would like any further details, please contact Daruka Bul, Referral In Team Leader, Outpatients Program on . Applications close 11pm AEDT, Thursday 10th October 2024.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged. In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
About the companyThe Alfred Hospital, also known as The Alfred or Alfred Hospital, is a leading tertiary teaching hospital in Melbourne, Victoria.
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