The Royal Children's Hospital

Patient Services Clerk

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $29.22 - $32.31/hr  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

  • Fitzroy location

  • x2 Part time, permanent positions available

  • Friendly and supportive team environment

About the Role

The Patient Services Clerk (PSC) provides crucial administrative support and reception duties within a busy Emergency Department. You will use your excellent customer-service skills in handling patient enquires, via telephone and in person, in an efficient, courteous and helpful manner. A key component of the role is ensuring patient confidentiality is preserved at all times.

  • Create patient records and complete all necessary information accurately and in line with current procedures
  • Admit and discharge patients
  • Maintain a high level of customer service and professional standards in answering and directing phone calls
  • Take payments for overseas patients
  • Liaise with patients, doctors, nurses and other members of multidisciplinary team
  • Run reports and prepare Medical Records to be scanned

The classification for this position will be HS1 - HS17 ($58,442 - $64,610 per annum pro rata)


Your Contribution

  • Previous experience in a similar position is required
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask at all times
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to problem solve and remain calm and polite under pressure
  • A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

  • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
  • Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
  • A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
  • Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
  • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
  • In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
  • Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
  • Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
  • Culture of continuous improvement


About the Emergency Department
The Emergency Department at St Vincent’s Hospital provides services to patients requiring Emergency Care. There are 47 treatment areas including acute, short stay, fast track, resuscitation and Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Hub. The department fosters a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment that is challenging, rewarding and dynamic


Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.


Application

  • Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application with your availability.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Closing Date:

26 July 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https /www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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