Admissions Officer

Description:

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital & Modbury Hospital – Elizabeth Vale & Modbury
• Salary : $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – ASO2 – Ongoing Part-Time – 30 hours per week

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is looking for a talented and dedicated Admissions Officer to join our Health Information Management Services team.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

As an Admissions Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient admission process for patients across multiple sites. Your primary duties will include:

• Accurately collecting and verifying patient information, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Providing exceptional customer service to patients and their families, ensuring a positive and welcoming experience.
• Collaborating with clinical and administrative staff to facilitate seamless patient flow.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines related to admissions and patient care.

This position operates on a 24/7 roster, requiring availability for night shifts and weekends. You will be expected to work across multiple sites within the NALHN to meet operational needs.

About You:

Are you dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

To excel in this role, you must possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Experience in a healthcare setting would be advantageous, but comprehensive training will be provided.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare services and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative setting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission . See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category B (indirect 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: 897410

Enquiries:

Kristina Miller

NALHN Corporate Operations Manager

Phone: 0403 261 258

E-mail: Kristina.miller@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

4 April 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

897410 - Admissions Officer - ASO2 - role description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

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.