Medical Records Officer (Administrative Officer Level 2)

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Employment Type : Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week) Position Classification : Administration Officer Level 2 Remuneration : $69,272 - $71,570 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation Location: Canterbury Hospital Requisition ID : REQ680461 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 This position is based at The Canterbury Hospital (THC), THC 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. • Ability to work on weekends on a rotating shift, 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 s 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 This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy ( PD2026_004 ) . 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. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards . For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’ To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn For enquiries, please contact Roxon Sakayanathan via email at Roxon.Sakayanathan@health.nsw.gov.au Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now! Applications Close: 9 August 2026 For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’