Administration Support Officer-Planned Surgery Unit Job posted: 06/12/2024
Location: South West Region | Warrnambool
Job type: Part time
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: VG/1834814
South West Healthcare (SWH) is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Administrative Support Officer (ASO) to join our Planned Surgery team (formerly Elective Surgery Services). In this role, you will play a valuable contributor in managing referrals, coordinating appointments, maintaining accurate data entry, and supporting clinicians to deliver exceptional patient care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of the Nursing Services Directorate while advancing your administrative career in healthcare.
About the Role Are you ready to take the next step in your career? South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a dedicated Administrative Support Officer (ASO) to join our dynamic Planned Surgery team (formerly Elective Surgery Services). In this role, you will be a valuable contributor in assisting with the preparation of patients referred for planned surgery by managing referrals, coordinating appointments, maintaining accurate data entry, and supporting clinicians to deliver exceptional patient care. This role is part of our broader Administrative Support team, whose contributions are essential to the success of the Nursing Services Directorate.
Key responsibilities include: Managing referrals and coordinating appointments. Data entry, reporting, and auditing waiting lists. Collaborating closely with clinicians to support patient care. Permanent Part-Time (72 hours per fortnight) Monday - Friday (rotating roster) Classification: Administration Grade 1 Salary: $58,442 to $64,610 per annum (pro-rata) plus superannuation What You'll Bring We are seeking a motivated individual who values confidentiality and exceptional customer service. To excel in this role, you'll need:
Proficiency in computer applications, including word processing and health information databases. Demonstrated experience in data entry. Knowledge of medical terminology (highly regarded). Take the next step in your career and become an integral part of a team dedicated to supporting exceptional healthcare.
What we offer You will enjoy benefits such as:
Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions Internal and external professional development opportunities A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs Excellent terms and conditions of employment Who we are As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.
SWH respects all individuals and promotes equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio-economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, providing a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000, Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 22 December 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 with the classification Grade 1.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
Contact: Sarah McLeod, Planned Surgery Manager | (03) 55631533 or
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