Administration Officer - Admissions - Theatres
@ NSW Health

Caringbah, New South Wales, Australia
A$69,160
On Site
Temporary
Posted 22 days ago

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Administration Officer - Admissions - Theatres

NSW Health is seeking an Administration Officer to manage the Surgical Bookings Office at The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah. This role supports perioperative and community health services through efficient administrative functions and ensures accurate patient elective waiting lists, processing surgical admissions and meeting Ministry of Health requirements.

The Role

The Administration Officer will support the smooth operation of the Surgical Bookings Office by:

  • Managing and planning surgical admissions
  • Maintaining accurate elective waiting lists
  • Processing patient journeys from waiting list to admission
  • Providing clerical support for perioperative services

Benefits & Work Environment

The role offers several benefits including allocated leave days, salary packaging options, discounts on gym memberships, employee assistance programs, and discounted private health insurance. NSW Health supports diversity, inclusion, and provides reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Key skills/competency

Administrative, Surgical Admissions, Patient Processing, Customer Service, Multidisciplinary, Clerical Support, Health Administration, Time Management, Communication, Problem Solving

How to Get Hired at NSW Health

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research NSW Health: Understand the organization and its values.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight administrative and healthcare experience.
  • Showcase technical skills: Emphasize computer and clerical proficiency.
  • Prepare for interviews: Demonstrate problem solving abilities.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review electronic medical records systems.
Practice data entry and scheduling software.
Update proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Familiarize with healthcare admission protocols.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork in high-pressure settings.
Explain handling urgent administrative challenges.
Share a customer service success story.
Discuss managing multiple tasks effectively.

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