• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
• Hours per week: 38 Hours, Shift 09:30 - 18:00
• Position Grade: Administration Officer Level 2
• Salary: $55,631.75 to $59,584.27
• Enterprise Agreement: The NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Health Employees Agreement 2019
• Department Name: Health Information Services

POSITION SUMMARY

A vacancy exists in the above unit for a highly motivated Administrative Officer with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team.

The PAS Data entry Administrative Officer is responsible for participating in providing an efficient medical record service to St Vincent's Public Hospital between the hours of 09:30 - 18:00. The HIS position will maintain the timeliness, integrity and accuracy of information entered into the hospital Patient Administration System (PAS), support the PAS team and also other sections within Health Information Services as required according to daily activities and staffing levels. The position is responsible for providing an efficient Health Information service within St Vincent's Health Network and will contribute to collecting accurate health care information, maintaining accurate documentation and communicating effectively with patients and other health care team members in accordance with the Networks Values and expectations.

The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the patient's right to privacy and confidentiality is maintained at all times
• Maintain the timeliness, integrity and accuracy of information entered into the hospital Patient Administration System (PAS)
• Support the PAS Department by answering calls from both internal and external requestors
• To locate and retrieve medical records accurately, monitor and maintain record locations with the electronic tracking system
• Filing of allocated records daily
• File allocated looseleaf on a daily basis
• Follow procedures when attending to daily duties and position line of authority when issues/problems arise

ABOUT ST VINCENT'S HEALTH NETWORK SYDNEY

St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is made up of three public hospitals, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service and St Joseph's Hospital at Auburn. We are part of St Vincent's Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia's not for profit Catholic health care sector. As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God's love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus, with a commitment to those who are poor and vulnerable.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018 _009. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.

St Vincent's Health Network Sydney has an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) approved salary packaging scheme in place to increase the take home pay of staff. For information about the scheme click here.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia.
• Previous clerical experience in a Hospital or Health Care Environment
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to organise, prioritise and distribute work appropriately
• Demonstrated experience in data entry and/or record processing