Join the dynamic Respiratory & Sleep Team at Southern Adelaide Local Health Network as an Administration Assistant supporting Flinders Medical Centre and Noarlunga GP Plus services. This part-time position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to critical healthcare services while developing your administrative career in a supportive hospital environment.

Reporting to the Administration Manager, you will provide comprehensive administrative support across the Respiratory and Sleep Services Department, Laboratories, and Outpatient Services clinics. This role is essential to ensuring seamless operations and exceptional patient care delivery across multiple healthcare facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as primary point of contact for patients, relatives, hospital staff, General Practitioners, and members of the public to facilitate smooth operations of Outpatient Clinics and the Respiratory Department
Provide comprehensive administrative support to division staff, assisting with various administrative duties and special projects
Perform accurate and timely billing for Sleep Laboratory services and clinic visits, ensuring compliance with healthcare billing requirements
Maintain detailed patient records and documentation in accordance with healthcare standards and privacy regulations
Coordinate appointment scheduling and patient flow management across multiple clinic locations
Assist with implementation of new business systems and review existing processes for continuous improvement
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support optimal patient outcomes
Handle sensitive patient information with strict confidentiality and professionalism
Support quality assurance initiatives and departmental reporting requirements
Manage correspondence, filing systems, and maintain organized administrative workflows

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proven capability to prioritize workload appropriately with minimal supervision in fast-paced healthcare environment
Extensive experience using computer software packages including Microsoft Office Applications and EPAS systems
Working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is essential for this contract position
Experience with Health Track software desirable but comprehensive training will be provided
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders including patients, families, and healthcare professionals
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive medical information with discretion
Flexible approach to working across multiple locations including FMC Bedford Park and Noarlunga GP Plus
Commitment to providing excellent customer service in healthcare setting
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and initiative in administrative processes

Working Arrangements

This flexible part-time position operates across Monday through Thursday, with services split between FMC Bedford Park and Noarlunga GP Plus locations. The role offers excellent work-life balance opportunities while contributing to essential respiratory and sleep medicine services.

Contract Details

This is a short-term contract position extending to December 15, 2026, providing stability and career development opportunities within South Australia's premier healthcare network.

Benefits & Support

Competitive remuneration package with salary sacrifice benefits available, allowing you to save money by paying for everyday expenses from pre-tax salary
Comprehensive orientation and ongoing professional development opportunities
Supportive team environment within established healthcare network
Flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance
Opportunity to contribute to vital healthcare services in respiratory and sleep medicine
Access to South Australian public sector employment benefits and career progression pathways

Equal Opportunity

The South Australian public sector actively promotes diversity and flexible working arrangements. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects our community's diversity.

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About SA Health

SA Health stands as South Australia's premier healthcare organization, dedicated to protecting and enhancing the health and wellbeing of all South Australians. We lead comprehensive health reform initiatives while delivering exceptional public health services, advancing medical research, and developing innovative policies with a strategic focus on prevention, early intervention, and quality care. As the unified brand representing the state's complete health portfolio under the Minister for Health and Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, SA Health encompasses seven key entities: the Department of Health, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Women's and Children's Health Network, Country Health SA Local Health Network, and SA Ambulance Service. Our comprehensive service portfolio delivers critical healthcare solutions across South Australia, including public hospitals, metropolitan and regional health services, environmental health protection, communicable disease management, epidemiological research, health promotion programs, pathology services, substance abuse treatment, emergency response, ambulance services, and organ donation coordination. SA Health fosters strategic partnerships with key government agencies including Education and Children's Services, Families and Communities, Planning and Local Government, Premier and Cabinet, and Treasury and Finance. We also maintain strong collaborative relationships with non-government organizations and community service providers, working together on both direct service delivery and broader policy development initiatives to create a healthier South Australia.