Ward Clerk

PRIMARY DETAIL- Permanent Part-time role opportunity for an experienced administrator within Acute Care Ward team of Macquarie University Hospital, as part of MQ Health. This role is 3 days a week, with hours from 7am to 3pm. ASAP Start.- Competitive base salary of $65,548 (pro-rata equivalent) for Ward Clerks (Administration Officer - Level 4) as per the Enterprise Agreement- Salary sacrifices options and salary packaging benefits with Maxxia (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your take home pay. We are currently seeking a motivated, efficient, and pro-active Ward Clerk to join our newly established Orthopaedic Institute in Macquarie University Hospital. The role will have you undertake a variety of tasks including administering registration, bookings, admission and discharge processes for the ward. Clear and effective communication with patients, clinicians and colleagues will be key for a smooth-running ward. Key accountabilities (include but not limited to)- Assist in management of patient flow including bed allocation & room set-up- Assist the health care team in obtaining information, reports or correspondence related to patient care- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across MQ Health- Participates in audit preparation and auditing processes- Adheres to hospital policies and procedures as well as legislation affecting nursing practice at all times- Ensures all mandatory education and competencies are complete Employee Benefits We offer fabulous Employee Benefits including: - Salary packaging for everyday living expenses- Comfortable and sophisticated working condition- Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool, and Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate- Close to Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Centre Shopping Centre About Us Macquarie University Hospital is Australia’s first and only private not-for-profit teaching hospital on a university campus. The hospital forms part of MQ Health encompassing the Faculty of Health Sciences of Macquarie University, and other specialised clinical services. Set in the expansive grounds of Macquarie University, amid one of the fastest growing areas of Sydney and conveniently placed within walking distance of the new Macquarie University Metro Line, this 152-bed hospital combines state-of-the-art facilities with world’s best clinical practice. About You Reporting to Nurse Unit Manager (Acute Care), you will provide a high standard of customer service whilst assisting clinical staff in performing administrative duties with quality care and patient satisfaction (including reception duties, registration and bookings, admissions and discharges, clerical support and data entry) within the clinical department. The successful incumbent will possess good communication and interpersonal relationship skills, ability to work effectively with various teams, and a dedication to quality and continuous improvement of internal workflow and processes. This is a great opportunity for experienced health administrator seeking to share their passion of patient-centred clinical care. Join us in MQ Health as we aim to provide best outcomes for our patients, their families, and greater community altogether. To Apply To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirements in your CV and a 1-page cover letter: - Experience in administration. Medical or hospital environment desired- Demonstrated effective interpersonal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team- Well-developed computer literacy skills including the use of electronic medical records systems, MS Word, Excel and web-based research- Strong organisational skills with the proven ability to work to tight deadline- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances- A proactive and positive problem-solving approach- Be able to interact professionally with a variety of stakeholders- Strong customer service skills, be self-motivated and goal orientated- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Role Specific Conditions: - MQ Health Immunisation screening- - This position requires a Criminal History Check Specific Enquiries: Please contact Nurse Unit Manager, Kenneth Salazar at General Enquiries: Please contact Talent Acqusition Consultant, Bill Egarchos at Application Close: Sunday, 19th January 2025, 11:59pm Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs. Applications Close: 14/01/2025 11:59 PM Diversity and Inclusion - Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. We embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success. We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. See