Health Information Release officer

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $33.30- $34.33 per hour
Hours Per Week: 21
Requisition ID: REQ474744Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.What you'll be doing
Health Information Release Officers (HIR) are responsible for the processing of all Release of Information (ROI) Requests received by the Health Information & Records Service (HIRS).The incumbent of this position is required to have the ability to undertake all Release of Information Tasks within the Health Information Release team.People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport).Selection Criteria: * Understanding of patient confidentiality, Release of Information policies & knowledge of health record processes

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage time appropriately, prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Demonstrated enthusiastic work ethic and the ability to and work as part of a team
• Excellent computer skills across a variety of applications
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and use initiative
• Ability to work across multiple WSLHD facilities as required

Need more information?
1) Click here for the
2) Find out more about for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kate Fedrigo on Kate.Fedrigo@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 29th April 2024