Medical Records Officer

Ramsay Clinic Northside; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Ramsay Clinic Northside in St Leonards Park NSW is seeking an experienced Medical Records Officer to join Ramsay Clinics Northside and Cremorne in a permanent part-time capacity (48 hours per fortnight). Days negotiable with a view of employment covering 3 days per week.

In this role you will maintain the Health Information Services, handle queries, compile and file medical records, and manage archiving across Ramsay Clinic Northside and Ramsay Clinic Cremorne.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical records department or health care clerical work.
• Privacy and confidentiality are essential.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and office software.
• Experience in a private hospital setting is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Answer queries from internal and external customers.
• Compile medical records of discharged patients.
• File medical records and correspondence accurately.
• Seek, locate and obtain medical records as requested.
• Archive and cull medical records.

Skills

Communication skills

Privacy & confidentiality

Initiative

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Ability to work under deadlines

Tools

Medical records software

Job description

Ramsay Clinic Northside – St Leonards Park NSW

We are seeking an experienced Medical Records Officer to join Ramsay Clinics Northside and Cremorne in a permanent part-time capacity (48 hours per fortnight). Days of work are negotiable with a view of employment covering 3 days per week.

About the Role

As an administrative officer in our medical records department, you will assist in all activities related to maintaining the Health Information Services in an organised and efficient manner.

Reporting to the Regional Coding Manager & Educator, your duties and responsibilities will involve but are not limited to;

• Answering and actioning queries from internal and external customers.
• Compiling medical records of discharged patents as required.
• Filing medical records and correspondence accurately.
• Seeking, locating and obtaining medical records as requested.
• Archiving and ‘culling’ of medical records.

The successful applicant will be required to work at Ramsay Clinic Northside (St leonards) and Ramsay Clinic Cremorne.

About You

You will have a passion for client care and a high standard of customer-focused services. Your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills will assist in effectively working in a team environment and maintaining positive relationships with staff, patients and families.

• Ability to cope with demanding situations and strict deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to respect privacy and confidentiality
• Demonstrate initiative when required
• Intermediate computer knowledge / literacy
• Previous experience in a medical records department (or other clerical position within a health care setting)
• Previous experience in a private hospital setting desired but not essential

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 careerwith recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy

Save more every daywith Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more

Enjoy peace of mindwith lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts

Find balancethrough flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7

Increase your take-home paythroughnovated 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.