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Senior Ward Clerk

LocationAlfred Health
Work TypePart Time - Fixed Term
Positions1 Position
Job no: 71013
Category: Administration, Administration & Office Support

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.

 

  • Fixed Term, 6-month contract
  • Part Time - 32 hours per fortnight (Opportunity to join with existing Ward Clerk EFT)
  • Administrative Officer Grade 2 
  • Based at the Alfred Hospital with an expectation of occasional work at other Alfred Health sites
  • Great staff benefits!

The Role

In this position, you will play a pivotal part in Alfred Health’s plan to improve the support, supervision and development of Ward Clerks across the health service. You will work closely with the unit manager as well as ward clerks to establish and implement Ward Clerk training programs, improve the quality and consistency of patient administration data, and provide a central mentoring and escalation resource. To be suitable for this role, you will ideally already be a high performing Ward Clerk preferably with experience in supervising and training staff. You will have a passion for mentoring and developing others, and an excellent understanding of patient administration databases. You will possess a flexible attitude with well-developed interpersonal skills.

Experience and Qualifications Required

Essential

  • Demonstrated computer literacy including Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and Email), iPM & Cerner
  • Experience in a health care setting
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical practice
  • Recent experience as a Ward Clerk

Desirable

  • Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent.
  • Formal training in Microsoft Office Applications (Word and Excel)
  • Previous experience/education in supervising and/or training staff

Benefits

  • Salary Packaging and novated leasing are available via Maxxia to maximise take-home salary
  • Access to health and well-being incentives such as the Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
  • Onsite staff gym - a payroll deductible expense
  • Onsite childcare services are available (subject to availability)

 

Any queries please contact Kirsten Bowley at [email protected]    

Applications close 11pm AEST, Tuesday, 15th October

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.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au