Offer summary

Qualifications:

Registered Nurse qualification recognized in Australia, preferably with experience in gastroenterology., Excellent phone manner and communication skills for remote patient interactions., Proficiency in medical transcription and audio typing, with strong familiarity with medical terminology., Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a remote setting..

Key responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive phone-based health assessments for patient preparation.

Process and manage patient referrals, prioritizing straightforward cases to optimize workflow.

Perform real-time medical scribing during procedures and maintain accurate patient records.

Coordinate with the on-site medical team to facilitate smooth patient flow and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

Job description

This is a remote position.

Schedule:

Total hours: 38 hours per week
Flexible during the business hours, Perth Time (7-8 hours per day)

Client location or time zone: Perth, Australia - AWST

Company/client overview:

Join an innovative, high-volume day hospital in Perth, Australia, specializing in gastroenterology. This state-of-the-art facility operates on an open-access model, allowing patients direct access to care without requiring specialist referrals. As part of a lean, highly efficient team, you’ll play a critical role in streamlining operations and ensuring exceptional patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Role Overview

As a Clinical Referral Nurse, you will be responsible for managing patient referrals, conducting pre-procedure health assessments, and ensuring compliance with Western Australian healthcare regulations. Working remotely, you’ll combine clinical expertise with administrative skills to enhance patient care and facilitate a seamless referral process. Additionally, this role includes real-time medical scribing during procedures, ensuring accurate documentation of patient records in collaboration with the on-site medical team.

Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive phone-based health assessments to ensure patients are well-prepared for procedures.
Process and manage patient referrals, prioritizing straightforward cases to optimize workflow.
Perform real-time medical scribing during procedures, transcribing doctor dictations into the Genie software and printing reports for immediate use.
Accurately audio-type medical reports during slower periods, maintaining high standards of documentation.
Coordinate with the on-site medical team to facilitate smooth patient flow and care delivery.
Maintain meticulous patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare data privacy regulations.
Adapt to varying workloads, balancing referral management, scribing, and administrative tasks as needed.
Stay up to date with Western Australian healthcare regulations, ensuring all interactions adhere to compliance standards.

Requirements

Registered Nurse qualification recognized in Australia, with experience in gastroenterology or a related medical field preferred.
Excellent phone manner and communication skills, essential for remote patient interactions.
Proficiency in medical transcription and audio typing, with strong familiarity with medical terminology.
Ability to work independently while maintaining high productivity in a remote setting.
Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
Familiarity with healthcare data privacy regulations and a commitment to confidentiality.
Technical proficiency, including the ability to quickly adapt to new software (experience with Genie software is a plus).
Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to manage time effectively in a dynamic environment.
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