Job Description Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Administration Officer Level 3 Remuneration : $66,027.58 - $68,085.50 per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ454511 What you'll be doing The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’ . SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. Provide receptionist and administrative support to the staff, patients and visitors of the Adult Outpatient Department Process referrals and make Outpatient appointments in eMR scheduling Register patients when attending Outpatient appointments Ensure patient information is accurate and up to date on the hospital information systems (iPM, MRTS etc). Answer telephone and general enquiries promptly and politely Ensure Medicare billing for eligible patients attending a billable clinic Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. All workers and new recruits are required to receive 2 doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine to commence employment/ engagement or continue to work within a NSW Health service. A worker and new recruit will be considered compliant if they have a medical contraindication to all available Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccines and provide medical contraindication evidence in line with the policy requirements. In addition, all Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant. Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza or COVID-19 vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply. Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to: SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforcehealth.nsw.gov.au Demonstrated experience in administration in a health related field Effective time management and demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet deadlines An ability to work both independently and as an effective member of a team in a high pressure, high volume work environment Demonstrated sound computer skills including Microsoft Office applications Demonstrated ability to handle issues of a confidential and sensitive nature Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and written communication skills and experience in providing a customer focused service including over the telephone Previous experience with Medicare billing or willingness to learn Need more information? Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Vanessa Russell on vanessa.russellhealth.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 16 January 2024 Job Closing Date 16 Jan, 2024