Release Of Information And Tribunal Officer, Mental Health

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $69,840.79 - $71,439.54 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ481633Applications Close: 10/05/2024With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.What we can offer you (for eligible employees):

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you'll be doingThe successful candidate will effectively and efficiently respond to medico-legal/Release of Information requests including subpoenas under relevant legislation.Your role will be to respond to requests for information from Clinicians, including GPs, Justice Health and other health care facilities involved in the ongoing care of the patient.This role will see you provide administrative support to the Mental Health legal process and preparing for tribunal hearings. It is a challenging position, so apply now!An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.About us:
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.NBMLHD: Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community.Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. In the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Mental Health Service, we value and strive for a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to enrich our working environment and deliver excellent care to all consumers, their families and carers, no matter their background or needs. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of Mental Health concerns and people of mature age.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form – IM011 form).Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.Selection Criteria to be addressed: * Previous administrative experience in a health or legal environment.

• Proven knowledge and understanding of legislation regarding Release of health Information and privacy, and an understanding of the NSW Mental Health Act 2007.
• Demonstrated ability to organise, prioritise and complete tasks to ensure daily objectives are met.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and proven interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently under limited direction as to work priorities and effective problem-solving skills.
• Completion of medical terminology course or willingness to complete.
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite of applications and knowledge of computerised patient administration systems.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and clear decision-making ability.

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