Administrative Officer - General Medicine (Palliative)
Dandenong, VIC, AU, 3175
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We have a Part Tme - Ongoing Position at 0.2 EFT
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Shift Schedule (4 Afternoons) - Thursday-Friday 1600 - 2000
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Working as a part of the South West 4 team
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Salary Packaging available
About South West 4 at Dandenong Hospital
SW4 is a General Medical Unit , comprised of 36 inpatient beds. We are one of a number of units, which had previously lead a Ward Governance structure: a system to optimise care outcomes for our patients by collaborating with specialised disciplines to meet the clients’ health goals. Under this model of care, we recognise and encourage all team members to engage in innovative activities to improve the patient experience. In line with this, clerical team member will be encouraged to communicate in harmony with the consumer, Nursing, Medical, Allied Health and Pharmacy team members.
About the Role
We are looking for a clerical team member who works under the supervision and delegation of the Nurse Manager. The Clerical team member is responsible for maintaining excellent service delivery by improving the patient experience. The role is responsible for but not limited to:
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Management of patient information
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Booking outpatient appointments
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Ordering and management of medical/surgical consumables for the unit;
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Booking patient transport.
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Building strong consumer relationships
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Collaborating with the Multi-disciplinary team.
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Managing and ordering stock
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Orientating patients to ward
About You
Are you a Clerical staff member wanting to work in a dynamic and supportive team; focused on delivering quality care? Displaying a positive mindset to deliver patient centred care, you are a person who is focused on seeking opportunities to improve the patient experience through your capability framework.
What you need:
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Previous experience in working with Health Informatics
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Completed medical terminology course/ Certificate 4 in Health Administration Current experience working within the acute hospital environment.
In Return, What we offer:
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On site gym
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Salary Packaging
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Avenues for role development
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please contact Mandy Seward on Mandy.Seward@monashhealth.org.
Position Description can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 12 August 2026