Admissions and Ward Clerk

**When it comes to cancer care, choose hope.**
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is an internationally recognised independent, not-for-profit cancer hospital leading the way in delivering patient-centered cancer care. It is one of only two comprehensive cancer centers in Australia, characterised by a concentration of world-leading cancer expertise and services in one facility, as well as leadership in clinical care, research, world-leading Biomedical Innovation Hub, and education. The Chris O'Brien Lifehouse model of care is multidisciplinary, patient-centered, and research-based, delivered through integrated and co-located services including Australia’s largest You Can Centre for young people. We seek passionate, caring, and dedicated staff who align with our Founder’s vision of creating a collaborative environment in which, respect, discovery, empowerment, and nurture, thrive in the interests of our patients**.**
We are seeking suitably experienced administration professionals to join our dynamic team at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse as an Admissions and ward clerk casual.
We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals to support our Admissions and Ward teams when required on a casual basis. This role is crucial in providing a patient-centred service and duties range from Front-Of-House (FOH) admissions reception to surgical bookings and perioperative administration support.
These positions cover a range of shifts and duties - from early starts in our Day surgery unit, day shifts, afterhours and weekend work.
**Responsibilities of the role include**:

- Reception and FOH duties - Admissions, Day Surgery Unit and Wards
- Pre-Admission Clinic administration
- Administrative duties to deliver Admissions Department functionality

**Selection Criteria**
**Essential**
1. Minimum of one year experience in an administrative role, preferably in a health care environment.
2. Excellent time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
3. Superior customer service and exceptional communication skills with the ability to work as an effective team member with flexibility to respond to fluctuating workflows
4. Proficient computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and data entry.
5. Excellent organizational skills, initiative and ability to make decisions
6. Positive, enthusiastic and a genuine love of working in a fast paced environment whilst maintaining a high level of quality, compassion and professionalism
**Desirable Qualifications/** **Skills/ Knowledge**
**1. **Experience using Meditech or other medical patient administrative software systems.
For more information about this role, please contact Sally Moffatt on 02 8514 0315 or sally.moffatt “at” lh.org.au. For more information about Lifehouse, please visit mylifehouse.org.au
**All expressions of interest are welcome**
At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are committed to providing a working environment where each individual is valued, respected, and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies, and processes are truly inclusive and that no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Chris O'Brien Lifehouse values to apply.

**Job Type**: Casual