Medical Records Officer (Administrative Officer Level 2)

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off (full-time)

Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Free courses & coaching

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport & telehealth

Job summary

NSW Health in Sydney is seeking a Medical Records Officer (Administrative Officer Level 2) based at Canterbury Hospital. The role focuses on timely administrative services for the Medical Records Department, including record retrieval, culling, scanning and PAS maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have clerical experience in medical records, strong communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a changing environment. Weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Clerical experience in a Medical Records Department or hospital.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Excellent organisation and accuracy under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin and clerical support to the Medical Records Department.
• Retrieve, cull, scan and maintain the PAS system.
• Ensure timely day-to-day operations of Canterbury Hospital records.

Skills

Cerner

PowerChart

Communication

Organisational skills

Weekend work

Tools

PAS system (Cerner, PowerChart)

Job description

Medical Records Officer (Administrative Officer Level 2)

Employment Type: PermanentFull Time (38 hours per week)
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2
Remuneration: $69,272 - $71,570 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Canterbury Hospital
Requisition ID:REQ698371

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

About the Role

This position is based at The Canterbury Hospital (THC), THC Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care. Since opening in 1929 our hospital continues to grow to meet the changing needs of our community and incorporate new models of care.

The Medical Records clerk is responsible for the timely provision of administrative and clerical services to ensure effective day-to-day operations of the Medical Records Department at Canterbury Hospital. Whilst performing functions relating to medical record retrieval, culling, scanning and maintaining an up to date Patient Administration System (PAS).

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrated clerical experience in a Medical Records Department and/or hospital environment using PAS systems (Cerner and PowerChart).
• High level written and verbal communication skills to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills with the capability to adapt to continuous changes in business processes, work under pressure, maintain accuracy and attention to detail whilst multi-tasking and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on weekends on a rotating shift.

Benefits and Perks

Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)

• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families

Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

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