Administration Officer (Emergency Department)
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Summary about this job
Medical Administration
Company: The Friendly Society Private Hospital
Location: Bundaberg & Wide Bay Burnett
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-2-7984-7849
Fax: +61-2-3967-3054
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Detail information about job Administration Officer (Emergency Department). Terms and conditions vacancy
The Friendly Society Private Hospital, affectionately known as The Friendlies, is a 142-bed acute care surgical and medical facility that provides the highest quality healthcare set in modern facilities with the latest technology. Established as a not-for-profit medical facility in 1946, we have grown to become the leading hospital of choice for the people of Bundaberg and the Wide Bay regions having proudly cared for our community for more than 65 years.
The Position
The Friendlies are expanding our services to include an Emergency Department.
Opening in September 2018, the unit will operate between 0700hrs to 2300hrs each day (16 hours per day) giving the residents of Bundaberg and local area another option to go to for their medical needs.
We are now seeking experienced and professional Administration Officers to join our team of warm hearts and bright minds. In this role you will be required to provide a high level of administrative support to the medical staff working within the Emergency Department. Day to day duties for this role will include (but not be limited to):
- Process patient billing information, hospital accounts, DVA and Medicare Claims
- Process patient admissions to The Friendlies
- Recognise and escalate patient medical needs to nursing staff
- Upload patient data into hospital software systems to ensure up-to-date information
- General restocking of stationary and imprest supplies within the unit
- Flexibility to work rotating shifts as per rosters (including weekends, public holidays and evenings)
The Person
Key Selection Criteria for this position includes:
- Demonstrated previous experience in Emergency Department or a hospital environment.
- Proficient computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite and Best Practice)
- Proven experience in a fast paced customer service/administrative role (Medical receptionist experience preferred)
- Ability to work unsupervised and within a team environment, with attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide a high level support and empathy to patients and families in difficult circumstances.
- Commitment to our values of Courage, Diligence, Compassion, Wisdom and Friendliness
The Benefits
As a part of The Friendlies team, you will enjoy:
- Attractive salary packaging options and a variety of additional discounts and benefits within our hospital and pharmacies
- Career development opportunities and commitment to ongoing training, education and professional development
- Family friendly work environment close to professional child care services
- Find out more about why The Friendlies is a great place to work at https://thefriendlies.org.au
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Requirements
It is a mandatory condition of employment for this role for you are vaccinated, and remain during your employment, against the following vaccine preventable diseases:
- Measles
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Varicella (Chicken Pox)
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Hepatitis B
Existing staff that were employed prior to 1 July 2017 are not subject to this condition of employment unless they apply for a role with VPD requirements.
To apply for this challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please complete an Application for Employment on our website https://thefriendlies.org.au/careers/ and attach a resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience relative to the Key Selection Criteria. If you have applied for this role previously, your application is still being reviewed and therefore, another application will not be necessary.