Booking Clerk

2 weeks ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Tasmanian Government Full time
Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care

HPC - Health Information Mgmt Service

Applications must be submitted by Friday 23 February, :55 PM

Position details:

Applications close:

  • Friday 23 February, :55 PM AEST
    Award/Classification:
  • Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 3
    Employment type:
  • Full Time
    Region:
  • South
    Location:
  • Royal Hobart Hospital
    Job description:
  • Provides a high level of administrative and clerical support to the Unit using significant initiative and discretion

The role:

  • Provide clerical and administrative services for the management of the Elective Surgery Waiting Lists and Theatre Bookings, including assisting with clerical and clinical auditing on processes to ensure accurate record keeping is maintained.
  • Provide assistance to Liaison Nurses and Medical Staff to facilitate appropriate patient care for clients on the Elective Surgery Waiting List. Liaise with Surgeons as necessary when elective surgery lists require alteration to reflect changes and ensure accurate written and verbal communication is maintained with key stakeholders including Medical Professionals, General Practitioners and patients.
  • Update and maintain the Health Information System Patient Modules ensuring correct processes and guidelines including coding are followed when entering data into the Elective Waiting List, Theatre Booking, Patient Transfers and Discharges and Patient Registration modules.
  • Liaise with relevant nursing and medical staff on administrative matters concerning the planning and booking of Theatre lists to ensure appropriate theatre utilisation. Prepare Main Theatre, Endoscopy and Day Surgery Unit projected theatre lists in accordance with strict guidelines as defined by the relevant policies and procedures.
  • Undertake communication of admission to the waiting list, theatre booking, admission and presurgery admission clinic details including changes to times and dates of all patients booked to the elective surgery Theatres lists. Contact clients through written and/or telephone and arrange for interpreting service for preadmission and admission as required.

Note:

  • Please refer to the

Applicant Guide

For more information
Nick Hutchinson

Administrative Service Manager

Phone:

Important information

  • The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives._

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