Ward Clerk

This position will see you providing support and assistance to patients and their families on our Rehabilitation ward, caring for patients from different specialties.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Admission and discharge processes to ensure appropriate bed management and utilisation
• Managing incoming and outgoing calls to the ward
• Provide timely and accurate information to queries by patients, visitors and other staff and departments
• Work alongside medical staff, colleagues, patients and visitors to ensure a smooth hospital experience for patients
• Compilation and management of patient admission papers , clinical notes and Rehabilitation specific paperwork’s

About You

• Excellent communication skills with a strong customer service focus
• Intermediate-advanced skills utilising the Microsoft office suite with ability to maintain data entry accuracy.
• High level time management and organisational skills
• Certificate in Medical terminology highly regarded
• A professional and personable disposition
• Ability to work within a team environment and multitask
• Willingness to learn and the ability to grasp concepts with ease
• Previous experience in a hospital administration position or other medical secretary position desired but not essential
• Previous experience using Patient Information Systems (i.e. Meditech)
• Previous experience using hospital mainframe systems (Desirable)

On the job training will be provided for the successful candidate

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

The Hospital

Cairns Private Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

Requirements

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases

To Apply

Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today. All applications must be lodged online.

Applications Close: 17/07/2026

Reference number: JR113740

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.