We are seeking surgical Bookings Officers full time/ part time to join our dynamic Richmond Bookings Team. The role will involve responding promptly to enquiries and requests, processing elective and emergency patient bookings, as well as general administrative duties including data entry and bed allocations. Patient Services Bookings at Richmond is open 7 days a week, Monday to Friday from 0600hrs to 2000hrs and weekends 0700-1700., and you will need to be flexible to work a 7-day rotating roster.

You will make an impact by:

• Having excellent communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A strong customer service focus
• The ability to prioritise in a timely and accurate manner
• An ability to cope under pressure and make informed decisions according to hospital needs

To be successful in this role...

Your well-developed administration, customer service and people skills see you adjust quickly and work effectively as part of any team that you join. Excellent with your time management and organisation skills, you can prioritise effectively to manage multiple requirements.  Previous administration experience in the health care sector, medical or health fund industry would be advantageous but is not essential.

You will have:

• Administration experience gained within a service industry
• Experience with, or knowledge of health fund checks and requirements desirable but not essential
• The ability to work a variety of shifts across the weekly roster
• Strong computer literacy
• Experience in IPM or similar health systems software will be advantageous

Position Description   Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them. 

About Richmond

Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside top-flight practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities and technologies.

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

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For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 vaccinations, including where recommended by public health authorities and booster vaccinations.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.