Ward Secretary

**Ward Secretary - Surgical and Medical Wards**

**Hollywood Private Hospital, Nedlands**
- **Casual opportunities - **Enjoy flexible hours for **better work life balance**:

- Gain **immediate access** to an impressive array of employee benefits and programs.
- Experience **career diversity, complexity & opportunity**.

**About the Role**

As a ward secretary, you will handle all clerical tasks within the Department, working as part of a collaborative and cooperative team. This means sharing roles and responsibilities to ensure needs are met effectively.

**Your duties will include**:

- Providing excellent customer service across all aspects of the Department
- Answering phones promptly, efficiently and with a friendly demeanour
- Conducting Health Fund eligibility checks to confirm patients’ eligibility for hospital stays.
- Completing preadmission and informed financial consent procedures for both day and overnight patients.

**About You**

To thrive in this role, you will embody a positive role model, fostering a culture that;s not just positive, but also friendly, cooperative and forward thinking.

**Additionally, you should have**:

- Previous experience in health services, especially in a hospital or with doctors and specialists is highly valued.
- Ability to complete tasks within the set timeframes.
- Capability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficiency in using computer systems, particularly the MS Office Suite
- Experience in medical billing
- Familiarity with health funds and contract interpretations
- Flexibility to cover different shifts as required.

**Desirable**:

- Certificate in Medical Terminology
- Experience in hospital mainframes systems.

**Remuneration**: On offer is base hourly rate ranging from $30.94 - $$34.49 + superannuation, exclusive of penalties or allowances

**What’s in it for you?**
- **Professional Advancement**: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
- **Discounts**: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
- **Health and Wellbeing**: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a **free Employee Assistance Program** offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
- **Leisure/Social/Financial**: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
- **_Please note_** casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits.

**The Hospital**

Hollywood Private Hospital is a modern, acute care hospital in Nedlands and enjoys a strong reputation for excellence in patient care. With over 700 licensed beds, Hollywood Private Hospital provides medical, surgical and mental health services for over 70,000 West Australian each year.

**Requirements**:

- _Must provide a _**National Police** check conducted within the previous 12 months
- Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.