Health Information Services (HIS) / ED Clerk

Echuca Regional Health; Echuca; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

E chuca Regional Health invites applications for a part-time, permanent Health Information Services Clerk to join the HIS team in Echuca.

Key duties include patient registration, data entry for ED and inpatient attendances, records preparation for theatre and clinics, and data reporting. The role requires confidentiality, team focus, and basic computer/system skills.

Qualifications

• Competency & previous experience in computer work, preferably using a patient management system.
• Customer focussed and able to work well in a team environment.
• Experience in working with confidential information and a commitment to maintaining privacy.

Responsibilities

• Registration of patient and data entry of emergency department and Inpatient attendances including admissions, transfers and discharges at ERH
• Preparation, assembly and maintenance of patient records for theatre lists, pre-admission clinic, antenatal bookings, outpatient, emergency and inpatient attendances.
• Forwarding of information to general practitioners, funeral directors, health organisations and third parties as requested
• Collation and data entry of accurate statistical and morbidity data for statutory reporting to VEMD and VAED data collections
• Reception and clerical duties in Acute and Subacute Ward areas
• Ordering supplies on Oracle Procurement system

Skills

Computer literacy

Patient management system

Team player

Privacy & confidentiality

Tools

Oracle Procurement system

Job description

Health Information Services

Allied Services, Managers & Admin 2021-2025

76 hours per fortnight

Part Time, /Permanent

Echuca Regional Health proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council communities, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the Murray River. We offer a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and are growing as a sub-regional teaching health service. With over 1,000 staff, we’re the largest employer in the region—providing real opportunities for career growth, development, and making a difference close to home.

About the Role:

Applications are sought from suitably qualified HIS/ED Clerk to work in the HIS team at Echuca Regional Health.

Key responsibilities include:

• Registration of patient and data entry of emergency department and Inpatient attendances including admissions, transfers and discharges at ERH
• Preparation, assembly and maintenance of patient records for theatre lists, pre-admission clinic, antenatal bookings, outpatient, emergency and inpatient attendances.
• Forwarding of information to general practitioners, funeral directors, health organisations and third parties as requested
• Collation and data entry of accurate statistical and morbidity data for statutory reporting to VEMD and VAED data collections
• Reception and clerical duties in Acute and Subacute Ward areas
• Ordering supplies on Oracle Procurement system

Qualifications/experience required:

• Competency & previous experience in computer work, preferably using a patient management system
• Customer focussed and able to work well in a team environment
• Experience in working with confidential information and a commitment to maintaining privacy

Why Work at ERH?

At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development. As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and experienced leadership
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Career progression and skill development opportunities
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
• Free onsite parking
• Free staff vaccinations

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.

At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people.

We are a child-safe organisation (see Victorian Government Child Safe Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free.

Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request. For application support, contact ***********@erh.org.au

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Karlie Stevens, Health Information Manager on: (03) 5485 5*** or ********@erh.org.au