Medical Records Officer

Calvary Adelaide Hospital - Medical Records Officer

Full time position available 

• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment

About the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic administrator to join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team to provide effective and efficient administrative support and customer service in a busy health care setting. Our Administration Officer plays a key role in liaising with staff, clients and their families and ensuring the delivery of exemplary customer service. 

The Medical Record Officer is responsible for the effective and efficient performance of clerical duties within the Medical Record Department; and while performing tasks at Calvary Adelaide Hospital.  The Medical Record Officer administration role is one of support in accordance with established guidelines and instruction.

Selection Criteria: 

Essential:

• Experience in clerical duties is essential
• Knowledge, understanding, commitment and demonstration of customer service culture in health care
• The ability to work with a wide variety of people in all Hospital areas
• Strong desire to produce results
• Encourage and sustain a cooperative Medical Record Department work environment through effective interpersonal relationships
• Ability to effectively prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrates a service philosophy consistent with the principles of the Hospital’s corporate philosophy and direction

Desirable:

• Computer literate
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Medical terminology knowledge
• Prior clerical experience in a health care setting, knowledge of Terminal Digit filing systems

What you bring:

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work both within a team environment and autonomously
• Proficient knowledge and application of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

All application enquiries to be directed to Sue Andersen on 08 8405 3650 or Susan.Andersen@calvarycare.org.au.

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role. You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including  tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.