Administration Officer- Theatre, Ready for Surgery Team

at  Queensland Health

An exciting opportunity exists for an Administration Officer - Theatre to provide a high level of confidential administrative support for the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS). This position is the point of contact for the release of patient information to internal and external health care providers.
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south to Gympie in the north.
The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.
The Administration Officer responds to enquiries and provides information and assistance to staff, patients and visitors to facilitate effective service delivery within a hospital setting. Contributes to patient flow by performing a support role to nursing and medical staff and coordinating all patient movements.

• Respond to general reception enquiries on the ward by answering all incoming telephone calls and ensuring accurate transfer of messages and information to support patients and staff.
• Effectively communicate with customers and demonstrate understanding, empathy, patience and a positive service focus.
• Undertake ‘cultural assessment/risk screening’ to identify patient needs and optimise the patient’s recover/outcomes on discharge from the acute care setting.
  Remuneration value up to $79,840 p.a., comprising salary rates $37.68- $41.90 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO3) (part time position, 64 hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).
  Why work for us?
  We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
  As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.You can find out more about why it’s so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers
  As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to: - A wellness program;- Generous superannuation;- Flexible work arrangements;- Career training and development; and- Salary packaging.