Senior Computer Operator, Reconciliation Officer - Lismore, Tweed, Grafton

NSW Health; Lismore; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Fitness discounts

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is seeking a Reconciliation Officer to reconcile potential duplicate patients and registrations in the Area Patient Master Index, and to resolve rejected pathology or radiology results.

The role involves checking patient details in Cerner PAS and liaising with Site Clinical Information Department staff, with placement options at Lismore Base Hospital, Tweed Valley Hospital, or Grafton Base Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile potential duplicate patients and registrations in the Area Patient Master Index.
• Analyse and resolve rejected pathology or radiology results.
• Check and compare patients’ details in Cerner PAS, liaising with Site Clinical Information Department staff.

Job description

Discover the balance. Enjoy more flexibility, diverse career pathways, the opportunity to learn and grow, salary packaging + more.

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time (26 weeks) Position Classification: Snr Computer Operator Gde 2 Remuneration: $86,892 - $94,516 per annum, pro rata Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID:REQ698052

The location of this role may be successfully negotiated at either Lismore Base Hospital, Tweed Valley Hospital or Grafton Base Hospital.

About the role

Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) are seeking a Reconciliation Officer who will be responsible for ensuring potential duplicate patients and patient registrations are reconciled or resolved in the Area Patient Master Index, analysing and resolving rejected pathology or radiology results, checking and comparing patients’ details in Cerner PAS, and liaising with Site Clinical Information Department staff (aka Medical Records Departments).

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Join our team and you’ll enjoy:

• Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
• Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
• Growth – access to professional and personal development
• Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day

Applications Close: 20 October 2026

NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.