Admissions Assistant

About the role

Reporting to the Preadmissions Manager, the Admissions Assistant plays a key role in supporting the efficient and accurate processing of patient admissions prior to their scheduled procedures. Working within the Preadmissions Department, this role ensures that all administrative requirements are completed to a high standard of preadmission practice, ensuring accuracy, integrity and privacy of patient information, and delivering the service in a timely, professional, and patient-focused manner, contributing to a smooth hospital experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual appropriately experienced in Health administration, and proficient in PiMS, to join our high-performing team across both our Toorak Gardens and Stepney locations. This role is offered on a part-time temporary contract, 6 months initially with potential for extension, 0.6 FTE.

Burnside Hospital's history is steeped in strong community connection. Often described as a country hospital in the city, we're proud of our reputation for quality care and providing a warm and welcoming environment for patients and our people. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care throughout the patient journey and are looking for an employer who values individual contributions, offers continuous professional development, and is able to provide careers that are rewarding and long lasting, we want to hear from you Click 'Apply' to view the Position Description and submit your application.

As an employee of Burnside Hospital, you will enjoy the benefit of

• A Healthy Work-Life Balance: We seek to provide you with an exceptional life experience. That's why we offer flexible working hours and schedules within a supportive environment that value both your professional and personal life.
• Convenience and Safety: Free car parking options available at our hospitals, located in the eastern suburbs close to the city.
• Career Development: We offer structured training programs, educational support, and development initiatives to help you build your capabilities and potential for career and personal growth. We're a stable and secure organisation with a reputation for quality service, big enough to provide opportunities while being small enough to know your name so you'll feel seen and heard.
• Competitive Benefits: Our not-for-profit status allows us to offer salary-sacrificing arrangements where a portion of your income (up to $18,550) is allocated to pay for approved living expenses, meals, entertainment, and vehicle novated leasing before your income tax is calculated, meaning you pay less income tax and have more money in your pocket.
• Wellbeing: We ensure our people are well supported through free counselling and physiotherapy assistance, pharmacy and health insurance discounts, free flu vaccinations, and generous leave entitlements.
• Peer Recognition: We value everyone's contributions, and our reward and recognition program is designed to celebrate the people who truly embody our values and make our workplace exceptional.
• Impactful Work: Working at Burnside Hospital means making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. You'll be part of a team that is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our patients every day.

About us

Burnside Hospital is one of South Australia's foremost private healthcare providers, offering a range of services and clinics across our two sites, Toorak Gardens and Stepney, caring for and supporting the thousands of patients who choose to have their healthcare needs met here each year. We are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients, their families, and the community and pride ourselves on our values-based approach of caring with empathy and respect, prioritising safety and wellbeing, and investing in continuous learning and professional growth. We work together as a team and value diversity, ensuring a positive, inclusive culture for everyone.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory working with children check and pre-employment health assessment.