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Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- 2 x permanent positions
- Full time (80 hours per fortnight + flexible monthly ADOs)
- Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 1 Level 1 (HS1)
- Alfred Health location
- Great staff benefits!
Alfred Cancer Specialty Clinics
The Alfred Cancer Specialty Consulting Clinics provide scheduled medical, nursing and allied health services to patients. The clinical services include care for patients in the malignant and non-malignant haematology, medical oncology and radiation oncology clinics.
The Role
We have a great opportunity for an experienced administrative support role in Alfred Cancer, supporting the Haematology Oncology & Radiation Oncology service.This position will be managing the coordination of the Haematology Oncology clinics working alongside the medical team, but will also be expected to be able to cover clinics within the Radiation Oncology clinics when neccessary. Responsibilities will include reception, patient enquiries, clinic preparation, electronic appointment scheduling, referral management and telephone support.
Strong organisational, customer service skills and demonstrated computer efficiency are essential, as is the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment. Excellence in written and oral communication skills, and a high level of attention to detail is also required.Experience working within a medical environment and familiarity with medical terminology will be highly regarded, however, applicants with strong administrative skills from other fields will also be considered.
This position reports to the Administration Supervisor of Cancer Services. As part of the administration team for the Outpatient Cancer Program, the administration officer will effectively and efficiently perform a range of administrative, reception and clerical tasks to support and assist the day to day function of the clinics and health service.The role is responsible for ensuring that the service supports best customer outcomes and meets both internal and external, including government reporting requirements. The administration officer ensures that an approachable, responsive and professional service is provided to patients, carers and health professionals at all times.
Skills and Experience Required
Essential
- Demonstrated computer proficiency including MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel (foundational)
- Previous administration experience in a healthcare setting
- Understanding and experience supporting MBS clinics in a similar setting
- Understanding of confidentiality and privacy legislation
- Knowledge of Cerner, ARIA & IPM Programs
- Typing accuracy and speed of at least 40wpm
- Understanding of medical terminology
- Ability to work underpressure in a busy environment
- Demonstrated ability to plan work flow, prioritise and delegate in order to meet deadlines
- Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
- Onsite childcare services, payroll deductible expense
- Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
- Modern onsite library faculties, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
- Access to health and wellbeing incentives
- Discounted health insurance
Applications close 11pm AEST, Wednesday 2nd October 2024.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au
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