Ward Clerk
· Full time role
· Monday to Friday - 38hr week
· $31.27 per hr plus super
· Discounted meals and parking
Are you an organised and experienced medical administrator looking to develop your career and make a difference in a fast paced dynamic medical environment?
About the role
Gold Coast Private Hospital is currently looking for an experienced Ward Clerk on a full time basis to support our busy Bariatric ward, Monday to Friday.
About us
Established in 2016, Gold Coast Private Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 340-bed facility located in the heart of the Gold Coast Precinct in Southport.
With 22 operating theatres, Gold Coast Private Hospital offers a wide range of specialties including, but not limited to, 24/7 Emergency Care, Medical Services, Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat), General Surgery, Obstetrics, Cardiac Care, and Oncology.
Gold Coast Private Hospital is committed to continual growth, providing exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in healthcare
Your duties will include
· Welcome and assist patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring a friendly and professional first impression.
· Answer phone calls and handle inquiries with professionalism, empathy and confidentiality, directing them to the appropriate personnel as needed
· Provide administrative support to the Nurse Unit Manager, including scheduling, correspondence, and coordination of meetings
· Assist Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs) with administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations and patient care.
· Accurately record and maintain patient data, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with hospital policies.
· Prepare and process all discharge paperwork, ensuring patients receive all necessary documentation promptly.
Essential Criteria:
· Able to adjust to changing priorities and work environments with ease
· Strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
· Reliable and responsible, taking ownership of tasks and outcomes.
· Capable of working independently and making informed decisions.
· Skilled in managing multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising quality.
· Able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Strong organizational and time-management skills
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
· Knowledge of medical terminology and WebPAS is an advantage
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As one of the largest national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 38 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
Benefits:
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
- Discounted health insurance (perm employees)
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
- Gym Passport
- Maxxia reward Program
- Salary Sacrifice and novated lease options
- EAP Services
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out recruitment@healthscope.com.au
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.