Medico-Legal Clerk (Ao4) - Pft- Silverwater

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Admin Officer Level 4
Remuneration: $69,840.79 - $71,439.54
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ460231
Position Tittle: Medico-Legal Clerk
Just the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!
If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.
Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.
The Role
We’re currently looking for a Medico-Legal Clerk who will facilitate the timely release of clinical information to legal agencies, health providers and eligible applicants whilst ensuring compliance with policy. This position also participates in the invoicing of clients and contributing to the collection of statistics.
The Medico-Legal Clerk performs:

• The timely release of clinical information to legal agencies, health providers and eligible applicants.
• To record accurate and detailed medico-legal statistics to enable medico-legal activity reporting as required by Ministry of Health.
• The invoicing and collection of fees associated with medico-legal requests in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines and circulars.
• Scanning of clinical records for legal requests. If necessary, liaise with the Clinic NUM or Health Records Clerk if the health record is currently held at a Correctional Centre.
• To ensure requests from the NSW Ombudsman within the stipulated timeframe.
• Provide advice on matters relating to the release of clinical information to Health Service staff where appropriate.
• Undertake quality checks for medico-legal procedures as directed.
• Access PAS to check and update record location details.
• Update HP Records Manager to reflect medico-legal activities and to track the progress of requests and file information in the patient’s health record.
• File health records in accordance with the terminal digit filing (TDF) system in the primary filing area.

Salary & Benefits
Your salary of $69,840.79 – $71,439.54 (+ super and leave loading) is just the beginning. You’ll also have access to:

• Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time.
• Access to salary packaging benefits.
• Fitness passport (if you’re eligible)
• Fantastic training & education opportunities available

Diversity & Inclusivity
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
Ready to Apply?
The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following questions: * Provide an example where you had to deal with sensitive information and what you did you ensure confidentiality.

• Give an example of a challenging situation where you were able to remain composed and calm under pressure. What were your keys to success?

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For role related queries or questions contact Purshotman Govender on Purshotman.Govender@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Monday 29th January, 11:59pm