Enjoy purposeful work, help improve healthcare access and health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on Mornington Island.
Classifications
- Administration / Admissions
- Full-time
Key points
- Join an iconic organisation improving health outcomes in remote communities
- Support multidisciplinary teams delivering essential primary healthcare
- Access up to $18,550 in tax-free benefits, increasing your take-home pay
Description
About the Role
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is seeking a highly organised, detail orientated and customer-focused Medical Administration Officer to support the delivery of primary healthcare services for the Ngarnal Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (NACCHS) on Mornington Island.
Working from the RFDS Mount Isa base, this role supports a unique partnership between NACCHS and the RFDS. Together, we deliver integrated primary healthcare services to the Mornington Island community, combining the RFDS expertise in remote healthcare with Ngarnal's local community connection and cultural knowledge to improve health outcomes and provide consistent, culturally safe care.
This is an initial full-time, 12-month contract. Reporting to the RFDS Practice Manager and working closely with the on-site clinic Administration Officer, Medical Officers, Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the clinic and the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.
An excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a team-oriented healthcare environment and is passionate about making a meaningful difference in remote and Indigenous healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day clinic administration activities
- Maintain and update patient records within Best Practice and other clinical systems
- Process referrals, correspondence, pathology results and discharge summaries
- Monitor and manage clinic email inboxes and support clinician follow-up requirements
- Coordinate patient information requests and manage incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Scan, import and accurately categorise documents within medical records
- Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy at all times
- Support clinicians with administrative tasks, including recalls and patient communications
- Assist with quality improvement activities and clinical governance requirements
- Work collaboratively with the Ngarnal team to support efficient clinic operations
Enjoy purposeful work, help improve healthcare access and health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on Mornington Island.
Classifications
- Healthcare & Medicine
- Administration / Admissions
- Full-time
Key points
- Join an iconic organisation improving health outcomes in remote communities
- Support multidisciplinary teams delivering essential primary healthcare
- Access up to $18,550 in tax-free benefits, increasing your take-home pay
Description
About the Role
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is seeking a highly organised, detail orientated and customer-focused Medical Administration Officer to support the delivery of primary healthcare services for the Ngarnal Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (NACCHS) on Mornington Island.
Working from the RFDS Mount Isa base, this role supports a unique partnership between NACCHS and the RFDS. Together, we deliver integrated primary healthcare services to the Mornington Island community, combining the RFDS expertise in remote healthcare with Ngarnal's local community connection and cultural knowledge to improve health outcomes and provide consistent, culturally protected care.
This is an initial full-time, 12-month contract. Reporting to the RFDS Practice Manager and working closely with the on-site clinic Administration Officer, Medical Officers, Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-da
📌 Administration Officer (Mount Isa)
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