Title:  Administration Officer

Administrative Officer

• Permanent Part Time | 4 days a week | Monday to Friday (0730 to 1600hrs)
• Maroondah Hospital - 1 North | Carparking and Cafe onsite
• Culture of learning and improvement | Excellent team engagement

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

• Maroondah Hospital Ward 1North is a fast-paced Orthopaedic Surgical ward dedicated to providing the highest standard of care.
• This position will suit an applicant with outstanding customer service with patient focus. In this role you will be responsible for unit administrative duties and supporting nursing staff with the efficient and smooth management of the area.
• Computer and interpersonal skills are required with proven clerical experience. The incumbent will have a positive attitude and be able to work under pressure.
• The position involves a broad range of administrative duties including admit, transfer and discharge patients as required, reception, telephone enquiries and record management.
• It also requires performing data entries, maintenance & compilation of medical records, real time updating of patient information and using EMR, IPM, CPF, PFM systems.
• Experience in Hospital Patient Information Management Systems and medical terminology is highly desirable.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess

• Well-developed customer service and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of your work
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A strong administrative background (with knowledge of medical terminology)
• Experience with Patient Information Systems

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). 

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles. 

Please Click here for the Position Description Link

Contact Person: TJ Rajanbabu

Contact Number: 0410 855 569

Contact Email: Tejeshkumar.Rajanbabu@Easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 27th June 2024

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day