Medical Records Clerk

Glengarry Private Hospital, Duncraig

• Permanent part time position: Enjoy flexible hours for better work life balance!
• We care about YOU! Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance
• Enjoy benefits such as paid parental leave, study leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave.

About The Role

Our Health Records Department is a small team of Clinical Coders and Clerical Support based in a small, friendly, supportive environment.  This role is a very important part of our administrative roles within our organisation.

As a Medical Records Clerk within our medical records department, your role involves supporting the organised and efficient functioning of Health Information Services.

Reporting to the Health Information Manager, your duties include but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Health Information Manager to address and resolve queries from both internal and external Health Professionals
• Handling medical record requests
• Retrieving on-site medical records for forthcoming admissions and record requests
• Ordering offsite records via online portals
• Following up on outstanding medical record deficiencies (eg pathology)
• Following up on high priority coding list
• Filing of loose reports and correspondences
• Filing of discharged coded medical records
• Conducting filing, archiving and "culling" of medical records
• Assisting to compile medical records of discharged patients
• Assisting and supporting Clinical Coding Team as require.

You will be required to work a five-day fortnight.  Week 1 Mon, Tues, Wed and Week 2 Thu & Fri 0900 to 1530 

Your Qualifications and Attributes:

• Enthusiasm for patient care and a commitment to delivering customer-focused services at a high standard.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with colleagues, patients and families.
• Capability to handle demanding situations and meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect for privacy and confidentiality.
• Proven initiative-taking when required.
• Intermediate computer knowledge and literacy.
• Previous experience in a medical records department or similar clerical role within a healthcare setting.
• While prior experience in a private hospital setting is preferred, it is not essential.  

Remuneration: On offer is base hourly rate ranging from $36.59  + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. 

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

About the Hospital

Glengarry Private Hospital, located 15 km north of Perth’s CBD, has been a leading provider of specialist healthcare to the communities in Perth’s northern suburbs since 1977. We are a 110 beds hospital with a 17-bed day surgery unit and 4 operating theatres.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please do not hesitate to contact Le Phan-Tran via email at PhanTranL@ramsayhealth.com.au 

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Closing date: 11 October 2024