Organisation: The Royal Children's Hospital
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: 11989
About the Role This is a Full Time ongoing position at 80 hours per fortnight within the RCH interpreting service. We are seeking a highly enthusiastic, team orientated and experienced customer service professional to join the team.
The Booking Officer will ensure that customer demand is met by following established workflow processes and completing all daily administration tasks. This role has a strong focus on growth through the provision of high quality customer service.
What you'll achieve Allocate Interpreter bookings for patients/ families with the utilisation of EMR and external PortalsEffectively answer and respond to all phone calls, email and online requests in a professional and timely mannerEnsure requests for interpreters are promptly, timely and courteously processed, demonstrating fiscal responsibility and sourcing the most appropriately qualified interpreter and service type eg Telephone, Telehealth or Face to Face bookings Liaise and negotiate with key stakeholders as to the timing of appointments to optimise serviceability and utilisation of the interpreter workforce.Assist the in-house and agency interpreters by coordinating & negotiating interpreter appointments, providing interpreters with directions and facilitate departmental communications.Provide reception duties for casual and agency interpreters i.e. providing booking information and following up queries.Ensure a high level of customer service is maintained by encouraging feedback, recording and processing complaints in a professional manner.Your skills and experience Minimum previous experience 2-3 years in a similar rolePrevious experience working in busy frontline customer service based roleExperience in working within a culturally diverse health workforce or equivalentDemonstrated experience in using computer applications, including but not limited to EPIC and IBA.Experience and proficiency in educating others about interpreter usage and issues related to cultural awarenessDesirable- NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter or Certified Interpreter qualificationsIf this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.
About the Department The service is the first point of contact for many consumers of the hospital via the main hospital line, and our outpatient appointment service. Our team manages approximately 2000 calls per day.
What we offer Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.Discounted on-site car parkingOther requirements: Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtainValid Working with Children CheckCompliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedureApplication process To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
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