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Administration Officer (Medical Imaging) - Cairns
Cairns
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Become a part of an exciting opportunity as an Administration Officer with in the Medical Imaging Department. You will become part of the team within Medical Imaging, and the successful candidate will provide an efficient and accurate range of administrative support duties, including being responsible for providing professional and high-quality reception support.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH688663 |
| Closing date | 07-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part Time |
| Contact person | Shaun Taylor |
| Contact details | 07 4226 8679 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
At CHHHS Medical Imaging Service, we operate across ten state-of-the-art imaging sites with Cairns Hospital Medical Imaging being our largest and most advanced facility. We offer a comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional studies including General and Mobile Radiography, Theatre Imaging, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) and Positron Emission Tomography–Computed Tomography (PET-CT).
Additionally, our team provides essential support for Digital Subtraction Angiography in our hybrid theatre and Coronary Angiography in the Cardiac Cath Lab. The CHHHS Medical Imaging Service at Cairns Hospital is well-equipped to meet the diverse imaging needs of the community it serves with a focus on advanced technology, efficiency and comprehensive care. As a member of our multi-disciplinary team, you'll be at the forefront of providing and/or supporting critical emergency, inpatient and outpatient imaging services. Our cutting-edge filmless Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) ensures seamless and efficient workflow, supporting approximately 162,000 examinations annually.
Where it is in the patient's best interest or the imaging service is unable to facilitate the examination, patient's will be outsourced to local private providers. Ensuring patient and staff navigate the outsourcing process is key to this role.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
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 your opportunity:
In this position you will…
- Process requests and manage appointment scheduling in collaboration with clinical staff to ensure compliance with clinical guidelines and Policy Framework for the Medical Imaging Department.
- Advise clients of the billing processes for chargeable patients. Use and knowledge of the Medirecords billing system.
- Maintain and order all supplies for the outpatient/clinical area through the appropriate program/process.
- Act as primary point of contact for the department including answering routine reception and phone calls whilst providing accurate information to clients, visitors and staff accessing the department.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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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
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