Health Information Officer - Release of Information
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ569415 Requisition #
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $34.47 - $35.54 per hour plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ569415
Applications Close: Sunday, 11 May 2025
Want to play a key role in managing health records by supporting patient care through accurate and timely information– Become a Health Information Officer (Release of Information) at Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
- Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- · Inner city location with direct access to eastern suburbs beaches, restaurants and transport links that are right at the front door
For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page
Where you'll be working
Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.
Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.
What you'll be doing
This position is primarily responsible for processing requests for the release of information (ROI) contained in a person’s clinical record. Requests are received from a variety of sources including patients, the Ministry of Health, legal entities and third parties. Copies of medical records, statements of attendance, summaries of injury, expert witness statements and subpoena production are all requested.
- Ability to perform a wide range of administrative tasks in a demanding workload.
- Demonstrated experience in responding to a range of enquiries and ability to determine the appropriate response in a complex work environment.
- Well developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing quality service and quality improvement initiatives in workplace practices and procedures.
- Computer literacy including Microsoft applications and patient administrative systems.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to problem solve.
- Ability to maintain and understand patient confidentiality.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Margaret Hofman on Margaret.Hofman@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
SESLHD values a diverse workforce. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy here.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
