Part-Time Health Information Clerk – Medical Records & Admin

Gippsland Health Alliance; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $9,000 p.a.

Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,?

Professional development support

Staff Wellbeing Centre access

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Latrobe Regional Health is hiring a Health Information Clerk to join the Health Information Unit on a 0.6 EFT permanent part-time basis. The role supports secure storage, retrieval and management of medical records (electronic and paper).

You will ensure privacy, legislative compliance and efficient information services to support patient care and governance. Ideal candidates will have confidentiality, data-entry accuracy, and experience with HealthSmart iPM or Altera EMR.

Qualifications

• High respect for confidentiality, privacy and legislative health records requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and patient information systems; strong data-entry skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a busy environment and manage competing demands.
• Strong organisational skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Desirable: Health Administration qualification and experience with medical records systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and administrative support to the Health Information Unit.
• Enter and manage patient information in HealthSmart iPM and Altera EMR, including MRN allocation.
• Create, scan and file medical records; retrieve records for wards, audits and medico-legal requests.
• Assist with retention/destruction of records per PROV and LRH policies.
• Contribute to training and continuous improvement within the HIU.

Skills

Confidentiality & privacy

Data entry

MS Office

Health information systems

Customer-focused

Phone etiquette

Education

Health Administration Certificate III

Tools

HealthSmart iPM

Altera Electronic Medical Record

Job description

Latrobe Regional Health is hiring a Health Information Clerk to join the Health Information Unit on a 0.6 EFT permanent part-time basis. The role supports secure storage, retrieval and management of medical records (electronic and paper).

You will ensure privacy, legislative compliance and efficient information services to support patient care and governance. Ideal candidates will have confidentiality, data-entry accuracy, and experience with HealthSmart iPM or Altera EMR.