Interested in a career in Health? Join us as a Ward Administrative Assistant in Ward 5G now! 

As the Ward Administration Assistant, you will be responsible for the provision of administrative, clerical and reception services. In this role, you will be required to work in close proximity to patients and should have a working knowledge of hospital operations and activities. The successful applicant will be able to work autonomously, with minimal supervision.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager and Administration Manager, the Ward Administrative Assistant will monitor workflow, prioritise tasks and must be able to work autonomously, with minimal supervision and use initiative and judgment.

Duties for the role will include:

• Answering all incoming telephone calls and dealing with routine patient enquiries
• Filing results in the patient medical record
• Acting as a resource and providing general assistance and advice to medical staff regarding administrative requirements and hospital services
• Conveying patient transfer, admission and discharge information to the Central Patient and Bed Manager in a timely manner

About you:

• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Previous experience as a Ward Administrative Assistant/Admin Assistant
• Experience working in a clinical environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Cheynne Willis, Admin Manager, (08) 8204 4039, Cheynne.Willis@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 3rd December 2024

Attachments:

• Ward 5G Ward Administrative Assistant - Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 887103