Medical Records Officer
Medical Records Officer
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Job Description
About the role
Mater Private Hospital Townsville has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Records Officer to join our Patient Services Team. The successful applicant will secure Permanent Part Time employment working a minimum of 24 hours a week. The records team operate throughout the hospital Monday Friday between 7:00AM 5:00PM. The Medical Records Officer is responsible for the timely and accurate batching filing and retrieval of medical records across the hospital.
Salary range: $32.02 (MCA2) per hour plus 12% superannuation andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15900access to many staff benefits!
What youll be doing
- Utilise the webPAS PMI (Patient Master Index) to accurately search and allocate Unit Record numbers and patient records
- Ensure timely retrieval and preparation of medical records for patient admission.
- Ensure prompt and accurate filing of medical records by terminal digit filing.
- Participate in the culling of deceased and inactive medical records.
- Liaise with various Units / Departments medical practices medical practitioners external organisations and patients
- Release information in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Hospital.
- Accurately and efficiently complete tasks associated with scanning of paper health record documentation (preparing scanning indexing and review).
- Ensuring the information on the documents is correct once scanned into the system.
- Work to volume of work and quality targets ensuring they are met.
- Contribute to the team by identifying inefficiencies and inaccuracies in processes.
- Participate and assist with Total Quality Management activities.
About you
Ideally you will be a process orientated person who is looking for a fast-paced environment. You will also have:
- Experience working in a health care environment is highly desirable.
- Ability to quickly learn different computer applications.
- Excellent attention to detail and data entry skills.
- Experience in applying quality assurance processes to repetitive tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to follow policies and procedures.
- Ability to complete repetitive tasks accurately at required volume and within timeframes.
- Understanding of patient confidentiality.
- You like to work in a team environment and comfortable to work autonomously when required.
Why join us
Mater is Queenslands largest not-for-profit healthcare provider delivering exceptional care to nearly 700000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. Were leaders in healthcare education fundraising & philanthropy and research and its our people who make the difference.
Were looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater youll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation compassion and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining retail travel accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafs and coffee spots
- Join Queenslands Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
Applications close on Friday 22nd August 2025. Please note we may contact applicants prior to the closing date please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater please visit our Reconciliation webpage.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
