Ward Clerk Orthopaedics

In these part-time Ward Clerk opportunities based in Richmond you will provide high-quality administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our Orthopaedics wards. You will deliver excellent customer service to patients visitors medical staff and ward teams while supporting safe and effective patient care.

As one of the largest joint replacement centres in the Asia-Pacific region our Orthopaedics service supports thousands of patients each year to regain movement confidence and independence. Our teams deliver:

• 4000 joint replacements annually
• 1100 trauma patient admissions
• A broad mix of elective and acute surgical care

You will make an impact by:

• Providing timely and accurate administrative support to nursing staff
• Supporting the Nurse Unit Manager with ward and team administration
• Creating managing and maintaining accurate medical records
• Managing phone calls and enquiries acting as a warm and professional first point of contact for patients and visitors
• Coordinating patient admissions transfers and discharges within patient information systems
• Liaising with medical teams support services referrers and other key stakeholders across the hospital

Ward Clerk Units - positions available:

Ward 5 Lee - part time hours 19 hours per week

• Tuesday and Friday: 8:00am 4:00pm
• Saturday (if available): 8:00am 12:00pm

Ward 6 Lee - part time 32 hours per week

• Tuesday to Friday: 8:00am 4:30pm

Position Description      Inherent Requirements  

About Epworth Richmond

Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside highly skilled 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.

Qualifications :

About You

You are a proactive customer-focused administrator who thrives in a fastpaced clinical environment. You work well as part of a team adapt quickly and take pride in contributing to high-quality patient care.

You are known for your:

• Strong organisation and time management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Clear and professional communication style
• Ability to remain calm and effective in busy ward settings

You will bring:

• Previous medical administration experience (hospital experience highly regarded)
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience using IPM and hospital or patient information systems
• Strong IT skills and confidence navigating multiple digital platforms
• A clear understanding of confidentiality and privacy requirements in healthcare
• Flexibility to work across varying shifts and schedules

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Ward Clerk or medical administrator who enjoys being at the centre of patient care and supporting clinical teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Additional Information :

At Epworth its a community

Its the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient addition to this you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15900 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
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples people with disability mature-age and young job seekers members of the LGBTIQA community and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

To apply click the Im Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter indicating your role/hours preference.

For more information about the role refer to the attached position description or contact  or call (03).

Please Note:  Applications are reviewed as received. Dont waitthis role may be filled before the closing date.

Apply now weve over 8000 perspectives at Epworth and were ready to welcome yours

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time