Patient Release Of Information Officer (527194)

The role:

• The Patient Release of Information Officer is responsible for the coordination and Release of patient information to internal and external requestors as well as the day-to-day clerical duties associated with processing these requests. These include, but are not limited to, requests from patients, family, health professionals, Child Protection Services, courts, insurance companies, solicitors, coroner, police, AHPRA and approved clinical trial and health researchers.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The team:

• We work as a broader statewide Health Information Management Service to support patient care.
• We apply, deliver and promote high quality health and clinical information for decision making.
• We are professional and respectful in the workplace, foster a positive work attitude, encourage the sharing of ideas and respect the opinions of others.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, part time, day worker position working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing from 31 March 2024

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $71,661 to $77,455 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Experience working in a healthcare setting
2. A strong understanding of the principles of state and national privacy legislation and the application of Personal Information Protection (PIP) principles and ability to apply these standards in the workplace
3. Completion of entry level training in Medical Terminology or demonstrated workplace experience using Medical Terminology

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
   crimes of violence
   sex related offences
   serious drug offences
   crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• 503657, 508205, 527194 Patient Release of Information Officer Band 3 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
• 503657, 508205, 527194 Patient Release of Information Officer Band 3 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information

Louise Chick

Position: Manager - Health Information Service
Phone:  (03) 6478 5***
E-mail: ************@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

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