**Permanent Part-Time - 48 hours per fortnight**
**Overview**:
The Health Information Administration Assistant plays a key role in supporting the Health Information Management team by ensuring the accurate and efficient handling of patient information, contributing to overall patient care and community health outcomes. This position is central to maintaining the confidentiality and organization of health records and involves collaborating with various departments to ensure that patient administration processes run smoothly.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Assist the Health Information Manager with process improvements, including collaboration with departments such as Specialist Clinics, Allied Health, and Ward Clerks.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure the accurate storage and retrieval of health records.
- Liaise with external entities, including VMO, GP clinics, and off-site storage contractors for health record management.
- Perform general administrative duties to support the efficient functioning of the department.
**Qualifications & Skills**:
- ** Essential**:
- Experience in a customer service or administration role.
- High level of discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Strong ability to work autonomously, demonstrating initiative and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- ** Desirable**:
- Previous clerical experience in a healthcare setting.
- Familiarity with patient administration systems, such as iPM.
- Medical terminology qualifications or experience.
**Opportunities for Growth**:
This role provides a chance to engage with various healthcare professionals and departments, allowing for the development of valuable skills in health information management. It is suited for individuals looking to grow within the healthcare administration field while contributing to the local community.
**Applications are to include**:
- ** Resume**:
- ** Covering Letter addressing the **Key Selection Criteria,** available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.**
The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play. There are many beautiful areas to explore, along with being located only a short 50-minute drive from the Regional Cities Ballarat & Bendigo, and 2 hours from Melbourne.
**_Application Close date: _**_Sunday, 17th November 2024_
📌 Health Information Admistration Assistant
🏢 Maryborough District Health Service
📍 Maryborough