Health Information Officer

Strathfield Private Hospital; Strathfield; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Grow your career with recognition and

Ramsay Rewards

Flexible rostering options

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Confidential counselling and wellbeing

Job summary

Strathfield Private Hospital – Strathfield NSW is hiring a Health Information Officer on a casual basis to manage patient records, ensuring accurate, secure and timely access across the site.

You will maintain confidentiality, handle requests from external parties, and support documentation audits while working as part of a proactive administrative team dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a medical records or healthcare clerical role.
• Certificate in Medical Terminology (desirable).
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and data integrity.
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• High-level computer literacy and confidence navigating digital records systems.

Responsibilities

• Retrieving and preparing records for admissions, current inpatients, quality and clinical needs.
• Accurately track and file medical records and correspondence in a timely manner.
• Respond to requests for information from external parties in accordance with privacy principles, policies and procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and data security at all times.
• Follow up on documentation deficiencies.
• Monitor and maintain clinical forms and registers.
• Scan documentation efficiently.
• Assist with documentation audits and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Medical records experience

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Digital records systems

Education

Certificate in Medical Terminology

Job description

Strathfield Private Hospital – Strathfield NSW

Join our team as a Health Information Officer on a casual basis!

We are a professional, friendly, and high-performing administrative team, where your contribution directly supports exceptional patient care in a casual position. In this vital role, you will be responsible for the preparation, management, and maintenance of patient records, ensuring accurate, secure, and timely access to health information across the site.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Retrieving and preparing records for admissions, current inpatients, quality and clinical needs.
• Accurately track and file medical records and correspondence in a timely manner.
• Respond to requests for information from external parties in accordance with relevant privacy principles, policies and procedures.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality and data security at all times.
• Perform follow-up of documentation deficiencies.
• Monitoring and maintaining clinical forms and registers.
• Perform efficient scanning of documentation.
• Assisting with documentation audits and quality improvement activities.

About You

You are an organised and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a strong commitment to accuracy and confidentiality. You enjoy being part of a collaborative team and understand the critical role that timely and well-managed health records play in delivering high-quality care.

You will ideally bring:

• Previous experience in a medical records or healthcare clerical role.
• A Certificate in Medical Terminology (desirable).
• A strong commitment to confidentiality and data integrity.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• High-level computer literacy and confidence navigating digital records systems.

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.

Additional Information

• 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.