Clinical Records Administrator

About the Role

We are looking for a Clinical Records Administrator to contribute to the smooth running of our Clinical Records service.

Our Clinical Records team are currently leading a major change project in the department moving our paper-based records to an online medium, this role has a strong focus on records management as well as assisting the project with scanning medical records to be moved online.

This role requires strong attention to detail and a methodical mind. It is essential the person in this role also upholds high levels of confidentiality at all times due to the sensitive nature of our records.

This is a one (1) year fixed term role offered at 20 hours per week to be worked on Monday-Friday. The reason for the fixed term nature of this role is to provide support to the team during the scanning project.

Specific Duties Include

Ensuring all scanned records are accurate and are managed to ensure they are an accurate reflection of each patient's episode of care.

Ensuring patients’ information is kept in a secure manner that supports confidentiality and privacy

Maintain timeliness in keeping with project deadlines

Management of patients’ medical records meet legislative requirements

Patients’ medical notes are easily accessible by authorised staff/specialists who need access.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will enjoy working in a demanding environment, be efficient, able to access to information quickly with the ability to work in a structured environment with some repetitive tasks. You will also need to demonstrate the following:

Experience in record/systems management

Excellent knowledge and experience with computer systems and document management

Strong attention to detail

Knowledge of Privacy Legislation

Advanced communication and interpersonal skills

Enthusiasm with a proactive, positive attitude.

To be eligible for employment at Mercy Hospital Dunedin, applicants will be required to provide vaccination history.

Why Mercy Hospital?

Joining Mercy means more than just having a job, but being part of a team that works together towards a shared purpose. As we are a charitable, not-for-profit, we value those who are not only skilled in what they do but are committed and passionate about making a difference to our patients and community

As a Mercy employee, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

Free onsite parking

Subsidised staff meals, gym membership and health insurance

Christmas and New Year’s off to enjoy with your loved ones

Discounted hospital fees for you or your immediate family members

Please note, vacancy close dates may be subject to change