About the role

The role of Birth Suite Administration Officer is to undertake a range of activities that provide effective administrative support, which is patient focused, by providing information and assistance to patients and visitors. The birth suite administration officer contributes to patient flow by performing a support role to nursing and medical staff and recording all patient movements within the Birth Suite and Special Care Nursery, as well as the afterhours support of 5B Childrens Sunshine Ward & 5C Maternity.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Customer Focus Is focused and responds to the needs of customers
• Organisation and Planning Plans work to maximise their efficiency and work outputs
• Team Focus Is able to work cooperatively and effectively within a team environment getting along with others
• Quality Focus Delivers work of high quality, validity and accuracy of services
• Continuous Learning Implements and plans ways to improve their skills across all skills sets, identifying gaps and seeking appropriate interventions and input from others
• Technical Knowledge
  • High level of analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of basic medical terminology to extract and interpret pertinent information from patient medical records and hospital information systems
  • Proficiency in the application of internal hospital information systems in addition to Microsoft Word and Excel

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )
• This position is required to work as part of a 24 hour, 7 days per week continuous shift roster.

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.