Health Information Clerk

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Detail information about job Health Information Clerk. Terms and conditions vacancy

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and high-skilled individual to join the Health Information Unit team at Latrobe Regional Hospital on a Full Time basis.

Reporting to the Manager, Health Information Unit the successful applicant will play an important role in the provision of health information by providing administrative support relating to record keeping, filing, data entry and reception duties.

The successful applicant will be required to have:

·     Highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills

·     Exceptional computer skills

·     Be a reliable team player with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

·     Understanding the importance of confidentiality, and

·     Previous record keeping and/or similar administrative skills.

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

·     Demonstrated experience in providing accurate and efficient administrative support

·     Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel, Word and Outlook

·     A commitment to team work and providing excellent customer service

·     The ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines, and

·     A flexible, goal and team orientated attitude.

To be considered for this opportunity please send through your resume accompanied by a cover letter and separate document addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the attached position description. 

For further information about this position please contact Amanda Lee, Acting Manager Health information Unit on (03) 5173 8501.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831 or [email protected]