CRVCID 718144
This is an Open-Ended Recruitment Pool for Permanent and
Fixed-Term positions working Full-Time hours. Fixed Term
appointments have the possibility of extension and/or
permanency.
We currently have vacancies for
Medical Record Officers at Next Step’s Integrated Community Alcohol
and Drug Services (CADS). The integrated sites are Thornlie,
Midland, Innaloo, Joondalup, Fremantle, Rockingham, Mandurah and
DAYS (Drug and Alcohol Youth Service). At the time of the
advertisement placing, we have vacancies at Thornlie, Rockingham,
Midland and Mandurah however candidates are encouraged to express
interest in sites of their
preference.
EMHS is committed to ensuring that
our services are delivered by people who are representative of the
diverse communities we assist.
We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people
to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual
orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics,
including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse
backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or
bodily diversity, and people with disability.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal
workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce
Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the
Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for
appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed
term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident,
or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for
permanent appointments).
Other Conditions: WA Health engages
staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies
require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and
integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as
undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you
may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if
required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We
may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past
demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse
information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will
be considered as part of the appointment process.
This is an open-ended recruitment pool, and as such the
following should be noted:
- The recruitment panel will monitor this recruitment pool
for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
- Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which
appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made from this pool
until 31/05/2026.
Position Profile: We are currently seeking
dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to appoint to Medical Records
Officer positions with Next Step Drug & Alcohol Services. In this
position, the successful applicant/s will be responsible for
providing an efficient and effective medical records and support
service in accordance with appropriate standards. In undertaking
the role of this position, the occupant will need to recognise that
there is a commitment to focussing on the needs of the individual,
their families, carers or advocates working in partnership for
better outcomes in relation to mental health, alcohol and other
drug issues. Key duties of this role include, but are not limited
to;
- Retrieves medical records and other information in response
to routine and urgent requests (including research/audit) from
authorised departments/personnel;
- Maintains patient confidentiality and ensures relevant
storage areas are secure and organised;
- Undertakes duties required to ensure efficient running of
reception services, including operating switch board, or
greeting clients.
For more information regarding this position, we encourage you
to refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached.
Area Profile: The East Metropolitan Health Service
(EMHS) comprises an extensive hospital and health service network
that aims to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of more
than 670,000 Western Australians in its catchment area.
Our hospital network works together to provide a combination of
tertiary, secondary and specialist health care services including
emergency and critical care, state trauma, elective and emergency
surgery, general medical, mental health, inpatient and outpatient
services, aged care, palliative care, rehabilitation and women’s,
children’s and neonates services.
The EMHS consists of Royal Perth Hospital; Armadale Health Service;
Bentley Health Service; Kalamunda Hospital; St John of God Midland
Public Hospital and a range of community and population health
services including Next Step Drug & Alcohol Services.
Next Step Drug & Alcohol Services provide a range of treatment
services for people aged 18 or over experiencing problems
associated with their alcohol and other drug use, as well as
support for families. Next Step offers both inpatient and
outpatient services.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a
range of benefits which may include (in line with operational
requirements):
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study
leave/assistance.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Flexible leave arrangements.
- Other professional and location based allowances.
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your
choice. For information on superannuation
click here.
Selection Criteria: Please see the
attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We
encourage you to contact Shelley Vivian on (08) 9219 1844.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please
contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance
during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are
requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or
manager.
Applicants are advised to provide:
- Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining
their suitability for this position
- Applicants are requested to provide their current resume or
curriculum vitae.
- applicants are requested to provide a separate document
(maximum three pages) addressing each of the essential and
desirable selection criteria outlined on page four of the Job
Description Form (JDF) attached. When responding to each
criterion, we encourage you to use real-world examples from
your career as this will assist us in assessing your
suitability.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to
applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to
complete the online application process as you will be required to
answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or
after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
