Administrative Officer - Medical Records

North West Hospital and Health Service; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly communities

Regional incentives

Job summary

North West Hospital and Health Service in Mount Isa is seeking an Administrative Officer - Medical Records to support the efficient management of patient information across the hospital.

You will work with the Clinical Support Unit to ensure timely access to records and assist with reception and information release, using Queensland Health systems. The role emphasises confidentiality and secure handling of patient data, with day shifts as rostered.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing patient records and information flow.
• Strong understanding of privacy and data security principles.
• Ability to provide administrative and reception support across hospital departments.

Responsibilities

• Process, track and manage patient medical records for timely access to care.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive patient information across wards and departments.
• Provide administrative, reception and release of information support using Queensland Health systems.

Skills

Medical records management

Confidentiality and data handling

Administrative support

Tools

Queensland Health systems

Job description

Administrative Officer - Medical Records

North West Hospital and Health Service – Mount Isa QLD

As an Administrative Officer - Medical Records, you will be an important member of the Clinical Support Unit, supporting the efficient management of patient information across the hospital.

• Process, track and manage patient medical records to ensure timely access to information that supports patient care.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive patient information while providing records support across wards, clinics and hospital departments.
• Provide administrative, reception and information release support, including the use of Queensland Health systems and software.

Requirements

• Appointee will be required to work day shifts with varied start times (between 7am, 730am and 8am) as scheduled in the roster provided.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

About North West Hospital and Health Service

The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.

• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Once a raw frontier town built in the heart of North West Queensland around the vast mineral resources, Mount Isa has grown into a thriving industrial and commercial centre renowned for its friendly and welcoming nature.

Affectionately known as the 'oasis of the outback', Mount Isa represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour. People enjoy living in this modern community, with restaurants, excellent health care, shopping, churches, clubs, service clubs and social activities. You will love the yearly carnival of festivities and celebrations including the Mount Isa Rodeo.

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!