We are seeking a proactive Ward Clerk to join our team at Tamara Private Hospital on a permanent part time basis (48 hours per fortnight).

Tamara Private is a 53 bed Medical & Surgical Hospital with a large Day Surgery Unit adjacent to the 3 operating theatres and a large procedure room and a High Dependency Unit.

The Opportunity

As a Ward Clerk, you are responsible for providing support and assistance to patients and their families. You will also assist the reception, administration and clinical teams by coordinating the necessary clerical requirements for patients’ admission to discharge.

Key responsibilities of this job include:

• Admission and discharge processes to ensure appropriate bed management and utilisation.
• Managing incoming and outgoing calls to the ward.
• Provide timely and accurate information to queries by patients, visitors and other staff and departments.
• Work alongside medical staff, colleagues, patients and visitors to ensure a smooth hospital experience for patients.
• Compilation and management of patient admission papers and clinical notes.
  
  

About you

To succeed in this role you will be an effective and approachable administrative professional with a passion for client care and a high standard of customer-focused service in line with Ramsay's core values.  You will have exceptional communication skills, superior problem solving and conflict resolution abilities.  This role calls for individuals with a strong capacity to manage a variety of administrative tasks and priorities over the course of the work day.

You will also demonstrate;

• Proven organisational skills and a high degree of attention to detail & accuracy
• Advanced computer skills using MS Office.
• Any experience with Patient Management Systems (specifically Meditech and Meditech 32) will be highly regarded.
• Experience within the Health Industry
  
  

Why Ramsay?

• Flexible work practices to best match your work/life balance
• Professional Development – Grow your career across our national network!
• Employee assistance program
• Industry discounts across private health insurance, retail services, financial services and more. [link removed]
  
  

About the Organisation

Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia’s largest and most respected private hospital operator, Tamara Private Hospital is the focus of private health care in the Tamworth region. The hospital has a modern operating theatre complex, high dependency unit, surgical wards, medical ward, and rehabilitation ward and day surgery facility. The hospital specialises in general surgery, orthopaedics, endoscopy, urology, ophthalmology, gynaecology and rehabilitation. Ramsay focuses on maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, being an employer of choice, and operating its business according to The Ramsay Way [link removed] philosophy: "People Caring for People".

How to Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Please click the Apply button within this ad to lodge an application (applications should include CV and 2 current work-related referees). 

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority.  Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact David Clark on ClarkDavid@ramsayhealth.com.au