We have multiple permanent full time and part time opportunities for Medical Record Officer at Next Step’s integrated services:

Thornlie (Full time); Joondalup (Full time), Mandurah and Midland - 1 day per week.

Next Step is the leading government drug and alcohol treatment service in Western Australia providing a range of clinical services. The treatment services provided by Next Step include:

• Outpatient services at East Perth and via integrated Community Alcohol and Drug Services at six metropolitan locations
• The Inpatient Withdrawal Unit at East Perth
• An onsite pharmacy service based at East Perth
• Outpatient and inpatient youth services via the Integrated Drug and Alcohol Youth Service.
• Community programs including the Community Pharmacotherapy Program and the Clinical Advisory Service.

Next Step strives to be a culturally secure and inclusive service that is respectful of the diverse needs of each individual.

About the Role

The Medical Records Officer maintains the client records system in accordance with the principles and standards of Government record keeping and the Drug and Alcohol Office policies and procedures. The role also maintains the appointment booking system and client registration and attendance records, whilst training other clerical staff within metropolitan integrated services in the use of the client information database and maintenance of the medical records system.

About You

We are seeking an experienced Medical Records Officer to join this highly specialised service that embraces a multidisciplinary approach to its care.

• You will have minimum 6 months clerical experience in a health service environment;
• Be an independent worker with an ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Have previous experience is using patient/ clinical information systems and databases;
• Demonstrate organisational and time management skills including the ability to organise and prioritise workloads to meet timeframes in a busy environment;
• You will be a collaborative team-worker with good interpersonal skills.

If this sounds like you and you are keen to contribute to a high performing and supportive team, then we want to hear from you!

What we offer:

EMHS is committed to staff development and wellbeing. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Options for flexible working, including working hours and generous leave provisions.
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements (car leasing, laptops, phones, general living expenses, - including mortgage and rent to name a few).
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance.
• Eligibility for a Fitness Passport allowing access to multiple health and fitness facilities.
• Discounted Public Transport

How to apply:

Applying is easy! Simply complete the online application form, attach a current CV and provide a cover letter addressing Selection criteria 1,3,4, 6 in the JDF, in no more than 2 pages, to support your suitability for this position.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent, Fixed Term, Full Time and Part Time appointments. Fixed Term appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. The recruitment pool will be open until 22 April 2025, and the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications throughout this timeframe and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool and appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur within any EMHS facility.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/09/2025

For further job related Information: we encourage you to contact [email protected]

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility and Equality: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

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

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.