Ward Clerk

**Join our friendly team as a Ward Clerk in our Day Oncology Ward**

**Sunshine Coast Private Hospital**

**Be supported to grow your career through professional development opportunities**

**About Role**

This position will see you providing support and assistance to patients and their families in our ward.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Admission and discharge processes to ensure appropriate bed management and utilisation
- Managing incoming and outgoing calls to the ward
- Provide timely and accurate information to queries by patients, visitors and other staff and departments
- Work alongside medical staff, colleagues, patients and visitors to ensure a smooth hospital experience for patients
- Compilation and management of patient admission papers, clinical notes and Rehabilitation specific paperwork’s

**About You**
- Excellent communication skills with a strong customer service focus
- Intermediate-advanced skills utilising the Microsoft office suite with ability to maintain data entry accuracy.
- High level time management and organisational skills
- Certificate in Medical terminology highly regarded
- A professional and personable disposition
- Ability to work within a team environment and multitask
- Willingness to learn and the ability to grasp concepts with ease
- Previous experience in a hospital administration position or other medical secretary position desired but not essential
- Previous experience using Patient Information Systems (i.e. Meditech)
- Previous experience using hospital mainframe systems (Desirable)

**Remuneration**

**On offer is a base hourly rate + superannuation based on qualifications and experience. Exclusive of penalties and allowances.

**About Us**

Facilities include 9 state-of-the-art operating theatres, two cardiac catheter laboratories, a minor procedure room, a day surgery unit, an 11-bed intensive care unit/coronary care unit and an 9 chair day therapy unit. Medical consulting suites are located onsite together with comprehensive pathology and radiology services. The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

**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._

**Requirements**:

- _Must _provide a_ _**National Police Check** conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases.

**To Apply