Medical Records Clerk

**Medical Records Clerk** **Glengarry Private Hospital, Duncraig** - **Permanent part time position**:Enjoy flexible hours for **better work life balance**: - We care about** YOU **Access counselling, **wellbeing services**, legal & financial assistance - **Enjoy benefits** such as paid parental leave, study leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave. **About The Role** Our Health Records Department is a small team of Clinical Coders and Clerical Support based in a small, friendly, supportive environment. This role is a very important part of our administrative roles within our organisation. As a Medical Records Clerk within our medical records department, your role involves supporting the organised and efficient functioning of Health Information Services. **Reporting to the Health Information Manager, your duties include but are not limited to**: - Assisting the Health Information Manager to address and resolve queries from both internal and external Health Professionals - Handling medical record requests - Retrieving on-site medical records for forthcoming admissions and record requests - Ordering offsite records via online portals - Following up on outstanding medical record deficiencies (eg pathology) - Following up on high priority coding list - Filing of loose reports and correspondences - Filing of discharged coded medical records - Conducting filing, archiving and "culling" of medical records - Assisting to compile medical records of discharged patients - Assisting and supporting Clinical Coding Team as require. **_ You will be required to work a five-day fortnight. Week 1 Mon, Tues, Wed and Week 2 Thu & Fri 0900 to 1530_** **Your Qualifications and Attributes**: - Enthusiasm for patient care and a commitment to delivering customer-focused services at a high standard. - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with colleagues, patients and families. - Capability to handle demanding situations and meet strict deadlines. - Demonstrated respect for privacy and confidentiality. - Proven initiative-taking when required. - Intermediate computer knowledge and literacy. - Previous experience in a medical records department or similar clerical role within a healthcare setting. - While prior experience in a private hospital setting is preferred, it is not essential. **Remuneration**:On offer is base hourly rate ranging from **$36.59 + superannuation** based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. **What’s in it for you?** **Professional Advancement**: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression. **Discounts**: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. **Health and Wellbeing**: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a **free Employee Assistance Program** offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7. **Leisure/Social/Financial**: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more. **About the Hospital** Glengarry Private Hospital, located 15 km north of Perth’s CBD, has been a leading provider of specialist healthcare to the communities in Perth’s northern suburbs since 1977. We are a 110 beds hospital with a 17-bed day surgery unit and 4 operating theatres. **To Apply** **Requirements**: - _Must provide a _**National Police** check conducted within the previous 12 months - Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19. **She’s here to help** **Closing date: 11 October 2024