Ward Clerk

Job description Agency Department of Health Work unit Non-Clinical Operations Job title Ward Clerk Designation Administrative Officer 3 Job type Full time Duration Ongoing Salary $66,773 - $71,746 Location Alice Springs Position number 4079 RTF 319056 Closing 01/04/2025 Contact officer Tiffany Forbes, Ward Clerk and Clinical Administration Support Manger on 08 8951 7774 or tiffany.forbes@nt.gov.au About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/ Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=319056 APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS. Information for applicants - inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website. Primary objective To provide high quality front line administration support services which is patient care focussed. Context statement This role involves working on a rotating shift roster which may include a combination of mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Key duties and responsibilities

• To provide effective and efficient unit reception and clerical services responsive to the needs of the public, patients and multi-

disciplinary teams.

• Operate multiple computer systems, ensuring accuracy of sensitive information related to patient activities.
• Maintain patient records in the established sequence according to Medical Records Standards (AS2828)
• Generate and raise requisition requests for consumables items on contract, non-contract and inventory stock.
• Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being

undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

• Assist patients or next of kin to complete the relevant patient election forms support of accurate funding claims.

Selection criteria Essential 1. Ability to embark on a shift work rotating roster which includes afternoons, weekends and public holidays. 2. Demonstrated experience within a complex work environment with a strong focus on excellence in patient care. 3. Demonstrated ability to work without direct supervision and to use initiative and problem solving skills. 4. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality / privacy and handle sensitive information with discretion. 5. Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary groups including all levels. 6. Demonstrated ability to prioritise your own workload and meet deadlines. 7. Demonstrated ability to navigate multiple computer systems, software packages including the Microsoft package. 8. Demonstrated high level of written, oral communication and negotiation skills. 9. Ability to comply with infection control procedures and occupational health and safety requirements. Desirable 1. Three year experience in a reception or clerical role. 2. Certificate III in Business administration or similar. Further information Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

Information :

• Company : Department of Health
• Position : Ward Clerk
• Location : Alice Springs NT
• Country : AU