Administration Officer

#527040 Administration Officer
Department of Haematology
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Permanent Fixed Term
Fixed Term (12 months) Full-Time
**Salary Classification**: Administration Officer Level 3, 1st Year.
**Remuneration**: $33.30-$34.33 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options + RDO's
**THE ROLE**:
Exciting Fixed-Term Administration Officer role at Calvary Mater Newcastle.
The Administration Officer is a valued member of Calvary Mater Newcastle (CMN) As an administration officer in the Haematology department you will be responsible for maintaining the Office stationery, providing high quality administrative support to the Haematology unit, maintaining referrals and more.
**DUTIES**:
Provide high quality support to the Unit; general secretarial duties, administrative tasks related to the preparation of outpatient clinics, reception duties, scanning and finalisation of Haematology patient letters.
Communicate effectively with the administration team, department within hospital and relevant external parties.
Administrative assistance with the appointment booking process of patients.
The processing of Med-claims and generation of billing episodes for all Haematology patients.
Maintaining referrals for all patients attending the Haematology Unit.
Update and create office processes and working instructions of Haematology Administration Office as required.
Any other administrative tasks as determined by the Haematology Office Manager for the level of responsibility
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**ABOUT YOU**:
Demonstrated strong competence in administrative and general office procedures.
Demonstrated attention to detail with a very high level of accuracy when working with a range of computer systems and processes:
Accurate keyboard and data entry skills
Experience using a computerised patient appointment and/or scheduling system.
Experience with medical terminology
Demonstrated organisational skills
Ability to work with limited supervision, autonomously
Work proficiently in periods of high demand
Meet competing deadlines through a willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the work environment.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills
Proven ability to use initiative while exercising discretion and confidentiality,
Ability to effectively problem solve by providing solutions and reflection, execute sound judgement.
Demonstrated effective communication skills
Written and verbal (customer-focused telephone technique)
Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
WHY JOIN US?
CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:
Fitness Passport.
Gender Neutral parental leave
Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
Novated leasing available for eligible employees
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?
Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, here
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
Attach a current resume.
Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
**Please note the following**:
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.