Medical Records Officer

Description:

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network,
• Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizbeth Hospital
• Salary ASO-2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary up to 9/1/26 and part-time working 22.5 hours per week

About the Role

As a Medical Records Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the seamless management of our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. Your responsibilities will include scanning and performing quality assurance (QA) checks on paper forms for integration into the EMR, all while adhering to departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). You will also be involved in auditing EMR content and coordinating autocoding to ensure accuracy and consistency. Your attention to detail will be key as you facilitate the provision of paper files for Outpatient Clinics, current inpatients, and surgical departments, while also supporting ongoing patient care by providing necessary information to external healthcare providers.

Working within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our medical records services. Your role will be essential in maintaining high standards of service for both internal and external stakeholders, while collaborating closely to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of workloads. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the delivery of patient care through high-quality medical records management.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Medical Records Officer who can contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of our healthcare services. The ideal candidate will possess the following key abilities and experience:

• Strong research and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply information effectively.
• Ability to handle physical demands, including lifting, bending, and performing repetitive tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and possess strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Demonstrated experience in records management, administrative tasks, and maintaining confidentiality.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 894828

Enquiries to:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 7 March 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

894828 RD Medical Records Officer.pdf

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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.