Administration Officer / Telephonist - Outpatient Referral Team 2

Salary: 80.00 -  100.00
Posted: 31-01-2025
Category: Operations Business Administration
Melbourne, 

Job Description

Administration Officer / Telephonist - Outpatient Referral Team 2 Posted: 6 days ago Pay: Competitive Location: Melbourne/Victoria Employment type: Full-Time Job Description Req#: ABMMM 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. Permanent position Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADOs) Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 1 Level 1 (HS1) + superannuation Located at The Alfred Great staff benefits! The Department Alfred Health Outpatients Program delivers several non-admitted or ambulatory services across the organisation, including Specialist Consulting Clinics, The Alfred Transit Lounge, GP Liaison, and Specialist Clinic referrals and enquiries. The most significant component is the Specialist Consulting Clinics, which provide scheduled medical, nursing, and allied health services to non-admitted patients at all three campuses. Approximately 1000 patients are treated daily across Alfred Health Specialist Consulting Clinics within surgical, medical, and other specialties. The Role This position reports to the Administration Team Leader of the Referral-In Team. As part of the administration team for the Outpatient Program, the administration officer will effectively and efficiently perform various administrative, reception, and clerical tasks to support and assist the day-to-day function of the clinics and health service. The role is to ensure that the service provides the best customer outcomes and meets internal and external reporting requirements, including government requirements. The administration officer ensures that an approachable, responsive, and professional service is provided to patients, carers, and health professionals. Responsibilities may include reception, patient enquiries, clinic preparation, electronic appointment scheduling, referral management, telephone support, and data entry. Qualifications and Experience Required Essential Demonstrated computer proficiency, including MS Word, MS Outlook, and MS Excel (foundational) Previous administration experience in a health setting Experience in managing calls in a high-call-volume environment Understanding of confidentiality and privacy legislation Knowledge of Cerner Programs Understanding of medical terminology Understanding and experience of Medicare billing processes Highly developed Customer Service skills Demonstrated ability to plan workflow, prioritise, and delegate to meet deadlines Staff Benefits Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services If you are interested in this position or would like further details, please contact Daruka Bul - Referral In Team Leader, Outpatients Program at 0438 814 022. Applications close 11pm AEST, Thursday 6th January 2025. 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 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. About the company The Alfred Hospital, also known as The Alfred or Alfred Hospital, is a leading tertiary teaching hospital in Melbourne, Victoria. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Details

Salary: 80.00 -  100.00
Posted: 31-01-2025
Category: Operations Business Administration
Melbourne, 

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