Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 2
Remuneration: $66,608 - $68,817 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Canterbury Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ645036
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care. Since opening in 1929 our hospital continues to grow to meet the changing needs of our community and incorporate new models of 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. Whilst performing functions relating to medical record retrieval, culling, scanning and maintaining an up to date Patient Administration System (PAS).
For more information, please view the Position Description
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
* Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
* Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
* Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
* Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit
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.
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Applications Close: 17 March 2026
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