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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Onsite
Patient Services Administrator
Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities available
Cabrini Malvern location
We’re building for the better!
By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year.
At Cabrini Health we champion community, compassion and career fulfilment. Our teams are united by the shared purpose of making a meaningful contribution to exceptional, patient-centred care in well- resourced, world class facilities that inspire you to perform at your best and continuously grow professionally.
Join a Team That Keeps Healthcare Moving Behind the Scenes
At Cabrini Health, our Patient Services team plays a vital role in delivering exceptional service – working behind the scenes to ensure every detail of a patient’s health journey is captured, managed, and protected with precision. If you're passionate about detail, data integrity, and making a meaningful impact in healthcare – this is where your skills can truly shine.
About the role
Cabrini Health is seeking several Administration Clerks to join our vibrant Patient Services team – primarily based at Malvern. You will provide vital administrative and customer service support across a variety of hospital departments, including Admissions, in a role that blends office-based tasks with patient-facing interactions.
Key responsibilities will include:
Processing patient registration information ensuring timely and accurate entry in WebPAS
Organising patients' financial files and other forms/labels with medical records in preparation for admission/surgery lists
Conduct pre-admission telephone calls to patients within 48 hours of hospital admission to clarify personal details and advise any out-of-pocket expenses
Compile information packs for patients, including relevant health fund and other information specific to each patient
Prepare information for patients upon discharge and collect any outstanding payments relating to their stay
Our department operates between the hours of 6:00AM - 8:00PM Monday - Sunday, so flexibility to cover a range of shifts is preferred.
Positions are also available in our Emergency Department which requires late night finishes up to 11PM (occasional night shifts required).
What we’re looking for
Previous experience working with medical records or familiarity with medical terminology is a bonus, but not essential
A true team player – collaborative, dependable, and equally capable of working independently when required
A passion for delivering exceptional customer service, with a friendly, patient-focused approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive attitude that builds rapport across teams
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and adapt when needed
A keen eye for detail and accuracy, ensuring every task is completed to a high standard
Solid numeracy and literacy skills to support administrative efficiency
Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Why join Cabrini?
Opportunity to increase your take-home pay with Salary Packaging up to $18,850 per year tax free
Attractive hourly rates, with guaranteed annual increases, plus 13% superannuation, 17.5% annual leave loading (permanent roles)
Access to a range of staff benefits including retail offers, fitness passport, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services
Opportunities for career growth and professional development
Hospital located close to public transport with discounted Myki Commuter Club
A welcoming mission-led workplace culture where you feel valued
Please include in your covering letter your desired contract (full-time, part-time, or casual) and your availability throughout the week.
Interested? To view the position description click here or for further information about the role please contact: Julie Oliver, Manager Patient Services on 9508 1456
Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.
Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.
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.
Working for Cabrini
Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.
There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.
Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.
Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect
MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI
Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.