Casual Ward Administration Assistant | Flinders Medical Centre

Job no: 873497

Work type: Casual

Location: Adelaide Metro Southern

Categories: Administration and Clerical

We are looking for Casual Ward Administrative Assistants to join us at Flinders Medical Centre!

This is a great opportunity to work as a team member as a Ward Administrative Assistant in SALHN. The Ward Administrative Assistant reports to the Nurse Unit Manager and Administration Manager, for the provision of administrative, clerical and reception services. This position is required to work in close proximity to patients and should have a working knowledge of hospital operations & activities.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager and the Administration Manager, the Ward Administrative Assistant will provide administrative, clerical and reception services. Some of your responsibilities may include:

Working in close proximity to patients so should be able to develop a sound knowledge of hospital operations and activities.

Ensuring that requests of the patient's family regarding visitors are adhered to.

Maintaining records/statistics pertinent to each area and identifying systems that require improvement.

Conveying patient transfer, admission and discharge information to the Central Patient and Bed Manager in a timely manner.

About you:

High level of interpersonal, problem solving and decision making skills.

Previous experience as a Ward Administrative Assistant/Administrative Assistant.

Experience working in a clinical environment and ability to work with distressed patients/carers with empathy.

Ability to plan, prioritise work and meet deadlines.

Medical terminology certificate an advantage.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

What To Know More? Contact: Cheynne Willis, Admin Manager, (08) 8204 4039, ******

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Saturday August 31st 2024

Applicant Information:

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 873497

Advertised: 31 Jul 2024 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 31 Aug 2024 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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