Company Description
Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.
Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.
Job Description
In this permanent part-time role in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Epworth Freemasons, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient ICU operations and maintaining excellent customer service for all patients, visitors, medical and unit staff. You will assist in supporting patients and their families as they navigate various complex illnesses, in a friendly and dynamic team environment, reporting directly to the Nurse Unit Manager.
You will make an impact by:
- Supporting the nursing team with smooth and efficient administration management.
- Supporting the Nurse Unit Manager with team administration requirements
- Managing medical records.
- Timely management of the patient management system for patient flow (admissions, discharges, etc).
To be successful in this role:
You will bring your comprehensive and clear communication and interpersonal skills, along with your excellent organisational and time management skills and preferably previous clerical/administration experience in a hospital environment.
You will have:
- Previous medical administration experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience with patient information systems
- Excellent customer service skills
Position Description Inherent Requirements
We will review applications as we receive them.
About Freemasons
Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.
Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.
Additional Information
At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:
- Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
- Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates
At Epworth, we care.
We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.
Enquire / Apply
Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter.
For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606.
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.
