Scanning Health Information Officer

Your role at St John of God Murdoch

This role will require you to provide accurate and timely scanning of health record documents and maintenance of the Scanned Health Record System (SHRS).

Permanent Part-time position available working 20 hours per week.  8 hour shifts will be rostered Monday to Sunday, between 6am and 4pm.  Shift commencement times vary anytime between 6:00am to 7:30am.

The Position

• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all patient information and medical records from unauthorised access.

• Accurate and timely scanning of health record documents in the Scanned Health Record System (SHRS).

• Prepare health records for scanning.

• Upload electronic documents into the SHRS.

• Perform quality activities on scanned documents.

• Correct identified anomalies in the SHRS.

• Maintain record tracking, filing and archive systems in primary and secondary storage locations.

• Maintain the medical records storage area(s) through culling/archive, destruction and file maintenance of medical records.

• Delivery of medical records to locations throughout the Hospital site as necessary.

• Daily processing of mail and filing of clinical and administrative forms and reports into the patient medical record.

• Assist with ordering and unpacking of stationary and medical record form supplies required and received by the department.

• Assist with audits undertaken by the department.

• Receive and process requests for patient information from internal and external parties as per Hospital/Group policy.

• Perform other HIS clerical duties as directed.

• Participate in the ongoing development and training programs.

You will have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal in addition to accurate and efficient keyboard, computer and data entry skills, showing attention to detail at all times.

To succeed you will work and collaborate in a team environment with the ability to prioritise and multitask to achieve desired results maintaining commitment to customer service at all times. 

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer

• Salary: $68,939 to $74,417, plus 12% superannuation

• Permanent part-time working 20 hours per week, shift cover Monday to Sunday

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Access to gym membership, fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport for you and your family.

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

• Travel Green allowance.  Onsite parking may not be available however if you walk, carpool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements

For enquiries contact Kelsey Peczka, Manager Health Information Services, on

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.  Apply today

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.