At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage medical records and ensure smooth operations at Canterbury Hospital.
- Company: Join Sydney Local Health District, a leading healthcare provider in NSW.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, monthly days off, and wellness perks.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with opportunities for growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in healthcare while developing your administrative skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in medical records and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 69272 - 71570 $ per year.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 Hours per week)
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2
Remuneration: $69,272 - $71,570 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Canterbury Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ700671
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About The Role
Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care. The Medical Records clerk is responsible for the timely provision of administrative and clerical services to ensure effective day-to-day operations of the Medical Records Department at Canterbury Hospital. This includes functions relating to medical record retrieval, culling, scanning and maintaining an up to date Patient Administration System (PAS).
Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrated clerical experience in a Medical Records Department and/or hospital environment using PAS systems (Cerner and PowerChart).
- High level written and verbal communication skills to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational skills with the capability to adapt to continuous changes in business processes, work under pressure, maintain accuracy and attention to detail whilst multi-tasking and meet deadlines.
Benefits And Perks
- Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance
- Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
- Annual influenza vaccination on us!
- Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions.
If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 1 November 2026
Medical Records Officer in Sydney employer: Sydney Local Health District
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Contact Details:
Sydney Local Health District Recruitment Team
