The Integrated Medicine, Emergency, Child and Youth Services team are seeking an Administration Officer (Community Health) to join them. This front-line administration role is integral in the organisation and management of appropriate information systems which includes data entry and management, client referrals and appointments, clinics and general administrative duties.

Job details

About us: Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About you:

In your new role you will:

• Manage and maintain processing of all referrals, sourcing and retrieving patient information and scheduling appointments within the required timeframes indicated in a timely and efficient manner in line with clinician specifications and the CHHHS “Administration Procedure Manual”. This will include booking appointments, cancellations, rescheduling and removal from the waitlist in line with clinical specifications and procedures.
• Operate with a high level of automony to achieve work targets with limited supervision and contribute to the team goals in a changing environment.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the use, function and application for telehealth and appropriate recording of outreach and telehealth attendance/non attendance along with co ordination of clinical information including patient consent from telehealth consultation.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

Choose Cairns for your next career move - YouTube

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CAH639618 Role Description (PDF, 534KB)
  Role Description