Ward Clerk

MDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough. The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care. MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.
Ward Clerk - Urgent Care Centre
Permanent Part Time - 16 hours per fortnight (weekends)

**Classification**: Administration Assistant Grade 1, Level 1 (HS1)

**Award**: Victorian Public Health Sector (Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025
An exciting opportunity exists for an Administration Assistant to join the Customer Excellence team at Maryborough District Health Service. We are looking for an individual to work within our Urgent Care Centre as the Ward Clerk on weekends. The hours for this position will be 16 hours per fortnight, from 10:00am to 6:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays, as part of a job share position.
This position will be responsible for providing a high standard of clerical and administrative support to the nursing setting as required.

**We are looking for someone with the following qualities**:

- Embrace and promote the values of MDHS - Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment

What's in it for you?
- Great Working Environment - Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a Permanent contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.
- Fantastic Earning Potential - Generous Base Salary under the Victorian Public Health Sector EBA with Salary Packaging available.
- Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities - Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centre of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
- Previous experience in a similar role.

Technical/Professional Knowledge and skills
- Proven ability to manage and prioritise workload with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Demonstrated great time management skills
- Excellent computer skills with the ability to utilise a range of different software including but not limited to; Microsoft Office and i.Patient Manager (iPM)
- Ability to demonstrate highly developed communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to screen and attend to confidential and sensitive enquiries.

Desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a friendly and approachable demeanour.
- Enthusiastic, committed and motivated approach with strong organisational skills

Applications for this position close on Sunday 11th February, 2024.

**Applications are to include**:

- Covering Letter
- Resume
- Written response to the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.