Administration Officer, Emergency Department

**Remuneration**:$66,027.58 - 68,085.50 + 11.5% superannuation + Salary Packaging
**Location**: Cessnock District Hospital
**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time (job share arrangements considered)
**Position Classification**: Administrative Officer Level 3
**Hours Per Week**:38
**Closing Date: Sunday 13th October 2024**

**About us**:
Cessnock is located only a short distance away from the Hunter Valley vineyards and is the administrative centre of the City of Cessnock Local Government Area. It is a vibrant town, surrounded by countryside and full of affordable dinning and accommodation, and home to the Cessnock District Hospital. It is a 64-bed facility that provides emergency, surgical and general medical care to the area’s growing population. They have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and proactive Administration Officer to join their team. Position located within Emergency Department.

**About the job**:
The Emergency Department (ED) Administration Officer will perform administrative functions in collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders to support effective patient care. Providing excellent customer service to all patients presenting to the Emergency Department with a strong customer focused approach and providing timely and efficient administrative support to the clinical and nursing staff of the Emergency Department, including accurate registration, admission, and financial election of all patients and associated administrative duties.

**About you**:

- Excellent communication skills, including accurate spelling, good comprehension, good verbal skills and the ability to deal courteously with people at all levels
- Demonstrated computer/data entry experience, including use of databases and software for the management of waiting lists and patient administration
- Previous clerical/administrative experience in a healthcare setting, including qualification (or equivalent experience) of medical terminology
- Capacity to work under broad supervision and to undertake a diverse range of tasks as an effective member of a team in a high-pressure, high-volume work environment

**What we can offer you**:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession.

Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.

The successful applicant will have ongoing training/education and support provided.

**Additional information**:

- An eligibility list will be created for future full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, job share arrangements will be considered.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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**Information for Applicants**:
**_This is a Category A position_**_. _**_Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with _NSW Health policy directive _PD202_4_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious_ Diseases_ for Category A positions prior to offer. _All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy._
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- HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of _benefits _such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses._
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