Accident And Emergency Clerk

Description:

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network
• Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service, Medical Records
• Salary: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a (pro rata) - ASO2
• Ongoing Part Time (various hours over a 24/7 rotating roster)

Join Our Team as an Accident and Emergency Clerk!

Are you ready to make a difference in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking a dedicated Accident and Emergency Clerk to join our dynamic Emergency Department team. In this critical role, you will be at the forefront of patient care, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional service delivery.

Positions available:

• 0.8FTE (2 weekends on 2 weekends off and and a mixture of weekdays per month. All shifts 3.30pm to 11.30pm).
• 0.7FTE (3 weekends on 1 weekend off and and a mixture of weekdays per month, one weekend 8am to 4pm all other shifts 3.30pm to 11.30pm)

Key Responsibilities:

• Register emergency and elective admissions to the Emergency Department promptly and accurately.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties to meet the diverse needs of the Emergency Department and Medical Records office.
• Prioritise tasks effectively to support the urgent demands of the service.
• Assist in maintaining accurate patient records and facilitate communication between clinical staff and patients.
• Provide a welcoming and professional first point of contact for patients and visitors.

What We're Looking For:

• Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with staff and the public.
• Confidentiality: Proven ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a team and under limited supervision.
• Resilience Under Pressure: Capability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid computer and data entry skills, with experience in administrative services.
• Customer Service Expertise: Experience in dealing with customers and conflict situations.
• It is highly desirable that you have prior knowledge and experience in Sunrise

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support .

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN

Applicant Information

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

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: 895091

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

If you're ready to play a vital role in our Emergency Department, we want to hear from you!

Enquiries

Lyn Struthers
Manager Medical Records
Phone: 8721 1253
Email: lyn.struthers@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

3 April 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

Australian applicant guidelines

Flexibility Statement
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.