Medical Records Officer

Calvary Central Districts Hospital 

Medical Records officer (scanning) – Casual Pool
Level 1 (entry level)

• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Working with a dynamic, supportive team as we lead into a new hospital

 About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Medical Records person to join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team to provide effective and efficient support in a busy health care setting. Medical Records plays a key role in the administrative processes which aids in success of a patients journey at Calvary Centrals. This active role supports our key patient areas including surgery, medical and our Cancer Centre.  This role is integral.

We are building a casual pool of staff to undertake this role and it would suit a student studying with availability on usual business days.  This role is not expected to be available on weekends or out of hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary role is the preparation and scanning of Medical Records
• Other roles may include:
• Retrieval and preparation of Medical Records for patient admissions.
• Retrieval of all Medical Records for authorised persons on request.
• Compilation (where necessary), filing of Medical Records and all investigation reports in an efficient and timely manner, in particular, pathology reports are to be filed as soon as is practical in order to facilitate the Clinical Coding Process.
• Respond to all internal telephone enquiries where possible.

What you bring 

• This is an entry level role and only basic computer is required.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work both within a team environment and autonomously
• Ability to effectively prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

For further information please contact Leanne Galgey, Patient Services Manager on 08 8282 5*** / *************@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella