Patient Services Officer

Job no: 913894

Work type: Full time

Location: Eyre and Western

Categories: Administration, Business and Management

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Health Service
• Ongoing Full Time Contract
• Salary: ASO2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Join Our Team: Patient Services Officer – Supporting Seamless Patient Care

Are you organised and enjoy providing friendly, professional support in a healthcare environment? We're seeking a Patient Services Officer to help maintain efficient patient management and record systems, ensuring smooth operations at the health unit.

About the Role:

In this role, you will contribute to the administration of patient records, including their creation, storage, retention, and disposal. You'll ensure records are accurately maintained and filed to keep patient information up to date. Additionally, you will provide a welcoming and efficient reception service to patients and visitors, playing a vital role in the patient experience.

What We're Looking For:

• Demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Demonstrated experience in file management and the use of administrative and data base systems.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively in a team environment to achieve goals.
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and principles.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 913894

Enquiries

Danielle Helliar

EFNLHN Property Manager

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Application Closing Date

Monday 22nd September :55PM

Attachments

Australian applicant guidelines

Advertised: 08 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 22 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time