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Admissions Clerk

OSCA 552231·ANZSCO 542112

Employed

9,200

Part-time share

52.2%

Female share

92%

Median age

48 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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About this career

Records and processes information required for admitting and discharging hospital patients, and responds to telephone enquiries.

What they typically do

  • Welcomes patients and visitors, and directs them to the appropriate person or area
  • Prepares and updates patients' medical records and charts prior to admission
  • Manages patient administrative information, including payments and insurance details
  • Records patient movements, transfers and discharges, liaising with other hospital departments and patient transport services
  • Schedules tests or procedures for patients and arranges follow up appointments
  • Responds to telephone enquiries and complaints
  • Collates all relevant administrative and patient documentation on the ward
  • May perform other clerical tasks such as data entry, filing and word processing

Where they work

Health Care and Social Assistance

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
34%
NSW
22.8%
WA
16.9%
QLD
13.5%
SA
6.7%
TAS
3.2%
NT
1.5%
ACT
1.3%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Admissions Clerk.

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