About the Team
The North West Cancer Centre and Northern Cancer Services provides outpatient Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Clinical Haematology Services of the highest quality to patients referred by their GP or specialist across Northern/North‐West Tasmania. The clinic also supports active cancer research within Tasmania. The services are housed in the Launceston General Hospital complex, Mersey Community Hospital and North‐West Regional Hospital, providing modern specialist cancer services with access to all other required hospital services.
Role Overview
Provide and maintain an efficient admission service to the Northern Cancer Service, coordinate day‐to‐day information, forms, correspondence and documents for chargeable patients at the Holman Clinic, North West Cancer Centre and Mersey Community Hospital Day Oncology Unit, and provide an efficient liaison service for private and compensable patients.
Responsibilities
* Maintain efficient admission service.
* Coordinate day‐to‐day information, forms, correspondence and documents for chargeable patients.
* Provide liaison service for private and compensable patients.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Demonstrated hospital admissions or clerical experience, including accurate patient interviewing, medical records management, and use of computerised patient administration or health information systems.
* Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills, with the ability to engage sensitively and professionally with patients, families and clinical staff, and accurately capture demographic and financial information.
* Compliance and integrity: completion of mandatory pre‐employment checks (criminal history, identification and disciplinary checks), adherence to confidentiality, and ability to meet Department of Health policies and procedures.
Salary and Working Hours
Permanent day worker position with working up to 76 hours per fortnight. Salary range $73,811 to $86,248 pro rata per annum, superannuation 12% provided. Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Benefits and Allowances
* Salary packaging includes living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year.
* Leave entitlements including study leave and professional development support.
* Fitness Passport: access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for $14.50 per week per person or $28.05 for a family.
Application Notes
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Please refer to the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide before applying.
Contact
Name: Courtney LattinPosition: Office Manager – Administrative ServicesPhone: (03) 6777 6318Email: courtney.swain@ths.tas.gov.au
Equal Opportunity
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. The department respects diversity and provides an inclusive environment.
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