Patient Services Clerk

Position Details The position is available in St Vincent's rapid access hub from 15 / 12 Work for one of Australia’s leading hospital groups Part time permanent opportunity 60 hours per fortnight Mon to Friday and every second weekend working on a rotating roster with 8 : 00am starts About the Role You will provide crucial clerical support and facilitate patient management for day procedure department. Including admitting patients completing reception duties and delivering exceptional customer service. A key component of the role is ensuring patient confidentiality is always preserved. Responsibilities Create patient records and complete all necessary information accurately and in line with current procedures Admit patients accurately and in a timely manner Maintain a high level of customer service by handling patient enquiries via telephone and in person, in an efficient, professional, and caring manner Arrange appointments for patients as requested by clinical staff The classification for this position will be HS1 - HS17 ($58,442 - $64,610 per annum pro rata) Your Contribution Previous administration experience in a health setting You will be a part of the Environmental Services team, which is a large and varied department operating across multiple locations within St Vincent’s Melbourne campus. We have Patients Services Clerks are located at both Fitzroy and Kew. Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of private health fund billing and public health funding Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary team Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications Excellent customer service skills A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal history check, or willing to obtain What We Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling A healthy work / life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month) Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals Culture of continuous improvement Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and / or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations / vaccinations #J-18808-Ljbffr