An exciting opportunity for a motivated person to join our dynamic and innovative Hospital in the Home (HITH) team. Our fast-paced detail-orientated position is suited to someone who is energetic, adaptable and enjoys a variety of tasks. HITH pride ourselves on our patient-focused quality care; and that can not happen without the integral support of our administration team. Employment Type : Permanent Part Time Position Classification : Administration Officer (Level 3) Remuneration : $33.30 - $34.34 per hour Hours Per Week : 32 Requisition ID : REQ495038 Who we are : We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives. You must ensure you abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct, this includes supporting, cultivating, and participating in a respectful work culture without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. You are encouraged to speak up if you observe or experience inappropriate work place behaviours. NSLHD supports diversity and inclusion and these principles should be applied when interacting with our patients and work colleagues. Where you'll be working Hospital in the Home in NSLHD. Our administration team is primarily based at Royal North Shore Hospital campus. At times you may be required to travel to our other sites at Mona Vale Community Health Centre and Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital. What you'll be doing Supporting our HITH team delivering high quality care. Undertaking the administration aspect of patient flow, admitting, discharging patients, and maintaining the HITH admission database. Answering phones and directing calls to the wider HITH team. First point of contact for patients in HITH clinic waiting area. Managing competing priorities and demands for a busy service. As well as other clerical office duties. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply. Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them. Understanding of Medical Terminology, or willingness to undertake training. Excellent communication skills including accurate spelling, good comprehension, confidence in the spoken word and ability to deal confidently and courteously with people at all levels. Demonstrated experience in Microsoft platforms eg; word processing, excel and sound knowledge of Cerner Health platform eg: eMR, scheduling Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to triage client telephone calls to the appropriate team member. Current NSW Drivers Licence. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Amy Herdman on Amy.Herdmanhealth.nsw.gov.au or 0422 007 835. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. Applications Close: 11 July 2024
