Job Description:

• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Work for one of Australia’s leading hospital groups
• Permanent, part time Fitzroy location

About the Role

The Patient Services Clerk’s (PSCs) role is to provide efficient and effective administrative and reception support to all of the Specialist Clinics at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM).

• Promptly attend to patients registering for clinics in a courteous and friendly manner
• Provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders (patients, their families and staff of SVHM) at all times
• Attend to incoming telephone enquiries from patients and GP’s in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner
• Assist with the management of the referrals for Specialist Clinics in accordance with the SVHM policy
• Attend to Medicare billing in a prompt and accurate way
• Liaise with the case coordination team regarding discharges and failed to attend patients
• Assist the case coordination team as necessary with the monitoring and validation processes in relation to the Specialist Clinics Access Policy
• Provide general administrative assistance to nursing and medical staff attending Specialist Clinics
• Ensure department procedures and protocols are followed
• Maintain strong professional working relationships with Nursing, Allied Health and Medical staff in clinics
• Action incoming and outgoing mail daily
• Undertake other duties as specified by the Operations Manager, Clerical Supervisor and Nurse Unit Manager
• Provide efficient and effective administration support
• Consistently represent the values of  St Vincent’s Health by delivery a high standard of customer service

Classifications for this position will range from HS1 - HS17 ($58,442 - $64,610 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• Minimum year 12 VCE/HSC or equivalent
• Awareness of the Department of Health Specialist Clinics Access Policy requirements
• Commitment to a patient centred care environment, with a strong focus on customer service
• Knowledge and experience in a clinic environment
• Demonstrated advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to problem solve independently
• 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
• 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 Specialist Clinics

St Vincent's Specialist Clinics provide over 90,000 non-admitted patient appointments per year across 20 different medical and surgical specialties. The Specialist Clinics provide a gateway to the hospital for patients requiring elective surgery and ongoing chronic disease management.

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

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

Closing Date:

26 April 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 [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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