Ward Clerk

Adelaide, SA, Australia

Permanent

**Closing on**: Mar 23 2023

Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers

Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment

Connery Ward is a welcoming and supportive team who provide high quality care to Neurosurgical patients

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated administration professional to join our team as the Ward Clerk within a busy neurosurgical department. You will be responsible for the provision of administrative, clerical and reception services and be required to work in close proximity with patients, their relatives and the nursing staff within the ward. You must be able to work autonomously, with mínimal supervision and use initiative and judgment.

**Your main duties will include**:
Accepting responsibility for daily bed state and communicating transfers and discharges to the Clinical Manager, Patient Services and the Bed Manager.

Maintain and manage accurate patient data systems and patient medical records including collecting x-rays, reports, records and stores as required

Organising post discharge care and appointments in conjunction with the Clinical Manager and Nursing Team Leaders as instructed

Handling all incoming calls, communicating messages and redirecting calls to relevant personnel

About you

Previous administrative and clerical experience preferred

Knowledge, understanding and demonstration of exemplary customer service culture in health care

Proficient in the use of varied IT systems including Microsoft

A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

**Your benefits**:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training, development pathways and career opportunities

**Please note the following**:
Calvary has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers. You will also be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.
- Health insurance