Medical Records Administrator

at  Queensland Health

About the role
Permanent full time opportunity to provide administrative and systems support in relation to confidential medical records (paper and digital). Contribute to patient flow by ensuring the presence of required medical files and information internally and externally as required in both paper and digital form (ieMR).
About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health’s values:

• Administer release of information in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and statutory requirements. This includes mid level interpretation and communication of patient information contained within the medical record and other hospital information systems to authorised external enquirers.
• Contribute to the daily operations of the medical records department by providing advice and support to staff as required.
• Process, receipt and track incoming and outgoing patient medical records accurately to ensure charts are accessible for timely continuity of patient care.
• Execute ethical decision-making in the achievement of departmental and organisational objectives.
• Prioritise workload effectively and perform duties responsibly in the absence of supervision.

Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it’s so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Job ad reference number: RBH573720Close date: Friday, 5th July 2024
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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