Patient Services Administration Officer

Patient Services Administration Officer - Casual Pool Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla ASO2 | Casual Salary: $30.01 - $32.28 per hour | 25% Casual Loading | Casual contract (up to 23 March 2026) Join our team as a Patient Services Administration Officer and help ensure smooth hospital operations, contributing to exceptional patient care About Us The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family. Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services. About the Role The Patient Services Administration Officer is responsible for providing high-quality administrative support within the Patient Services Department, including assisting with medical records and managing internal and external communications. This role also involves helping with switchboard operations, registering inpatients, outpatients, and day patients, including both elective and emergency cases. The officer monitors alarms, emergency procedures, and operates paging and public address systems to ensure smooth hospital operations. This vital role contributes to the seamless delivery of care and ensures efficient administrative processes across the facility. Responsibilities Providing high-quality administrative support within the Patient Services Department. Assisting with medical records and managing internal and external communications. Assisting with switchboard operations. Registering inpatients, outpatients, and day patients. Monitoring alarms and emergency procedures. Operating paging and public address systems. About You Demonstrated experience in the provision of a clerical/administrative support service, including the maintenance of records and systems. Demonstrated experience in office procedures and office equipment (e.g., photocopier, printers, facsimile). Demonstrated experience in the use of computer-based resources (e.g., Microsoft Office, email, Excel, data entry). Immunisation Risk The role category is Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances) . Additional Information South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible arrangements for this role. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated. 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: Contact Wendy Renton - Manager Patient Services Department, , email withheld for privacy Application Closing Date Monday 23rd March 2026 - 11.55PM Attachments ASO2 Role Description.pdf JCS+Administration+Officer+Admissions+final.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr