Clinical Records Administrator

• Christchurch Christchurch Health Campus - Clinical Records
• Permanent full time position working 40 hours per week

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.

Are you organised detail-focused and committed toproviding high-quality health information services We are looking for aClinical Records Administrator to join our team and play an important role inensuring clinical information is accurate accessible secure and availablewhen needed to support patient care.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys workingwith information systems and people and who takes pride in accuracy anddelivering a high standard of service.

As part of the Administration and Clerical Pay Equity Claimsettlement this role has beenmapped to National Band 3/Profile 3 (finalplacement step is dependent on skills knowledge and experience)

For further information about the administration andclerical pay equity settlement please followthe link below:

PSANational Health Administration Collective Agreement - FINAL()

About the Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management andprocessing of clinical records supporting clinical teams to access theinformation they need while ensuring records are maintained to requiredstandards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing requests for health information required for clinical care including paper and electronic records.
• Tracking and locating clinical records and ensuring they are delivered to the appropriate location.
• Identifying records requiring clinical coding and forwarding them to the Clinical Coding Unit.
• Creating new clinical files and maintaining records in accordance with established clinical record formats.
• Filing loose clinical documentation accurately and ensuring records are complete and well organised.
• Repairing or replacing damaged or deficient clinical record covers and volumising records as required.
• Preparing patient documents for digitisation and scanning records within required timeframes.
• Ensuring scanned documents meet agreed quality and digitisation standards.
• Processing and distributing incoming correspondence promptly and accurately.
• Providing professional and courteous communication with hospital staff and other stakeholders.
• Maintaining a strong customer service focus and contributing to positive patient outcomes.
• Keeping up to date with changes in clinical records management departmental procedures and policies.
• Supporting the review and development of processes procedures and guidelines.
• Working collaboratively with team members and other hospital staff to achieve service objectives.
• Prioritising your own workload while providing assistance and support to colleagues when required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is highly organisedaccurate and able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

You will bring:

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• A high level of problem-solving ability.
• A strong customer service focus and commitment to quality patient outcomes.
• Good written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and meet established deadlines.
• A positive and collaborative approach to working as part of a team.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive health information appropriately.
• A willingness to learn and keep up to date with clinical records processes and systems.

Desirable

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Waitaha Canterbury patient management systems.
• Experience working with clinical records or health information.
• Strong analytical and influencing skills.
• Experience identifying and resolving data integrity issues.
• Previous experience working within a healthcare or hospital environment.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.We welcome applications from our diverseMāori Pacific disabled and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applicationsmust be submitted through our online careers portal.

We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert