The Team: The 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 has an active support of cancer research within Tasmania. The clinic continues to be housed in the Launceston General Hospital complex, Mersey Community Hospital and North-West Regional Hospital and provides modern specialist cancer services in addition to having direct access to all other hospital services that may be required. The Role: Provide and maintain an efficient admission service to the Northern Cancer Service. Provide day-to-day coordination of information, forms, correspondence and documents associated with chargeable patients at Holman Clinic, North West Cancer Centre and Mersey Community Hospital Day Oncology Unit. Provide an efficient and effective liaison service for private and compensable patients. You will need: 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 requirements, including 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. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Why Tasmania: The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work. Details of appointment: Permanent day worker position, working up to 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date. *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. 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. Salary: $73,811 to $86,248 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year other benefits if eligible. Allowances: Benefits available to eligible candidates: A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support. Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40 fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family. More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here Eligibility: Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Completion of a relevant course in medical terminology Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance. Statement of Duties: Generic Admission Clerk - Oncology Band 3 (July 2023) CSU.docx Application Guide: Applicant Guide.docx How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. *applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Courtney Lattin Position: Office Manager - Administrative Services Phone number: (03) 6777 6318 Email address: courtney.swain@ths.tas.gov.au What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA people, and people living with disabilities.