Job Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled administrative professional to join our team in a Forensic Mental Health Setting. As a Ward Clerk, you will play a crucial role in providing administrative support to multidisciplinary teams.
About the Role
This position involves working under the guidance of the Program/Unit Manager, with support from the Health Information Manager. Your primary responsibilities will include:
1. Efficiently managing patient health records and information, adhering to established policies and guidelines.
2. Assisting with patient registration, admission, and discharge processes, ensuring accurate data entry in relevant systems.
3. Maintaining patient lists and ensuring documentation for admissions, transfers, and separations is completed promptly.
4. Managing the medical record tracking system and requesting medical records as needed.
5. Attending and documenting unit meetings, distributing minutes after approval.
6. Scanning forms and reports into JCare as required.
7. Entering data into CMI/RAPID with high accuracy.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Experience providing administrative assistance in health or mental health settings.
* Knowledge of medical terminology.
* A working knowledge of RAPID (mental health database).
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* The ability to interact professionally and sensitively with patients.
Benefits
This role offers a supportive culture with investment in staff development, clear career pathways across multidisciplinary teams, salary packaging options, comprehensive safety and wellbeing programs, and employee recognition and wellbeing support.