Pac Ward Clerk

Location: Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350

**Permanent Part Time**

**HS1 ($29.57 - $32.70 per hour)**

**About the Role**
The preadmission service prepares patients for their admission for elective surgery. It aims to ensure that patients are admitted in the best possible state.

**Key Responsibilities**

Provides reception, clerical, and general administrative support to ensure smooth operation of the Pre-Admission Uni
- t Arranges, coordinates, and sends reminders for patient appointment
- s Collates paperwork, prepares clinic notes, and processes booking cards/consent form
- s Manages patient waitlists for surgery and liaises with the Booking Office and Surgical Liaison Nurse
- s Promotes efficient teamwork within the unit and collaborates with internal and external service provider
- s Assists in collecting data for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to support service efficiency**Skills & Experience**

Strong knowledge of medical terminology and high-level computer literacy, including experience with IBA Patient Administration Systems, VINAH, and Microsoft Exce
- l Proven clerical experience with excellent organisational and planning skills, capable of working independently and accuratel
- y Effective time management and prioritisation skills, especially in high-pressure or fast-paced environment
- s Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well to medical, nursing, and allied health staf
- f Demonstrated adaptability to change management processes and willingness to support new implementation
- s Commitment to continuous learning, teamwork, and delivering high-quality customer servic
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**Interested?**

if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact **Gayle Clark, Nurse Unit Manager or Karina Brodin, Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Perioperative & Day)**on **03**53204670**for a confidential discussion.
- If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying._

**About Grampians Health**
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

**Culture & Benefits**

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitie
- s Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holiday
- s Access to Staff Fitness progra
- m Staff rewards and recognition program
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**Ballarat Region**

**Diversity and Inclusion**

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.