Applications close Friday 7 February 2025 at 11.59 PM
Overview Work type: Full Time - Fixed Term Salary: $66,768 - $73,811 Grade: Undefined Occupation: Medical and Nursing Location: Parkville Reference: 12838About the Role
This is a Fixed Term Full Time position to cover Long Service Leave for 5 months, at 1.0 FTE within the Health Information Services. The hours will be 8:45am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday.
You will be responsible for the management and maintenance of the physical and electronic medical record in addition to updating and maintaining the integrity of patient information. You will work as part of a team, as well as autonomously, to supply medical records and information to our internal and external clients, which is vital in providing quality patient care.
Classification for this position will range from AO21 - AO25 (base salary $66,768 to $73,811 per annum, plus superannuation).
What you'll achieve:
- Preparation and sorting of patient documents prior to scanning.
- Update patient details in the PAS for new and existing patients.
- Process requests for information from external sources and release information by following Freedom of Information and Release of Information procedures.
- Collect/deliver internal and external mail items and sort, collate and distribute letters and discharge summaries printed in HIS.
Your skills and experience
- Experience working in an administrative role.
- Demonstrated experience working autonomously as well as part of a team.
- Ability to coordinate tasks, set priorities and work to timelines.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff.
- Competent level of computer/web skills, including Microsoft 365.
If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.
About the Department
Health Information Services (HIS) provides a range of services for The Royal Children's Hospital including patient documentation scanning, clinical coding and Casemix education, updating and managing access to patient information, medical transcription, data correction, and mandatory dataset submission.
What we offer:
- Parkville location and close to public transport.
- Discounted on-site car parking.
Other requirements:
- Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.
- Valid Working with Children Check.
- Compliance with RCH's "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure.
Application process
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
For more information about this position please contact Sarah Dorward, Senior Health Information Manager Ph: Email: .
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community, and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement; it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption.
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button.
Applications close 7 February 2025.