Ward Clerk

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Ongoing Position
• Full Time
• Managers and Administrative Officer Grade 1
• Located at Alfred Health
• Great Staff Benefits

The Department

Alfred Mental & Addiction Health is responsible for the operation of services, which focus on people with a severe mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne. Services are provided by a number of teams located at the Alfred Hospital (Commercial Road, Prahran) and at 549 St. Kilda Road, 607 St Kilda Rd, Alma Road CCU in St. Kilda, PARC at Nicholson Street Prahran, Aged Mental Health service at Caulfield Hospital and the Child & Adolescent Service located in Moorabbin and headspace service in various locations in Victoria. Alfred Mental & Addiction Health also works in partnership with relevant local nongovernment and social support agencies.

The Role

The ward clerk is responsible for the coordination of communication, patient services and clerical services within the designated ward or department. As the first point of contact for many patients, visitors and staff, the Ward Clerk facilitates excellent customer service and is central to the efficient and effective running of the unit environment.

Qualification & Experience Required

Essential

• Demonstrated computer literacy including Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and Email)

Desirable

• Certificate II in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Formal training in Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel).
• Experience/background in a health care setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and/or clinical practice.
• Experience with Health Information systems (iPM, CMI, Cerner)

Benefits

• Salary Packaging
• Discount Health Insurance
• Car Parking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym 
• Child care services 

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine and must provide evidence of their vaccination status. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health’s Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.    

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au