Overview
Administration Officer – Medical Records at Kurri Kurri District Hospital. You will manage the Medical Records function with autonomy, ensuring clinicians have timely access to information that supports safe, high-quality patient care. The role covers the full lifecycle of patient records, including preparation, filing, scanning, and maintaining both paper and electronic records, within a single-staff service.
You will support clinicians and administrative teams by ensuring timely access to patient information while upholding privacy, governance, and regulatory compliance standards. Although based at Kurri Kurri, you will collaborate with Health Information colleagues across other hospital sites.
Where You'll Be Working
Located in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Kurri Kurri offers a welcoming country-town atmosphere while being close to regional vineyards, trails, and the local community. Kurri Kurri District Hospital serves the Lower Hunter communities of Kurri Kurri, Abermain, Weston and Heddon Greta, delivering a broad range of healthcare services including a Level 1 Emergency Department, Medical and Surgical care, Rehabilitation, and dedicated Allied Health support.
Why Join HNE?
* A supportive and collaborative team
* Flexibility in work hours
* Monthly allocated day off
* Ongoing professional development across the administrative network
* Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
* Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
* Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing
Requirements
* Previous experience in an administration role dealing with patient information will be highly considered.
* Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
* Self-motivated and capable of working independently, demonstrating initiative and accountability in a single-staff service environment.
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and respond effectively to challenges.
* Confident communicator who can liaise professionally with clinicians, colleagues, and stakeholders.
* Adaptable and calm under pressure, maintaining a professional approach in a busy healthcare setting.
* Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, integrity, and responsibility.
* Ideally brings 3–5 years of experience within a Medical Records or healthcare environment, with an understanding of health information management practices.
Additional Information
* An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part-time vacancies.
* Job share / part-time arrangements will be considered.
* We are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage. We will work with you to meet your needs.
* To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a current NZ passport, or hold an appropriate visa. Temporary visa holders will be considered only in line with visa conditions and expiry date. We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.
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For role related queries or questions contact Famia Goninan at Famia.Goninan@health.nsw.gov.au
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