Health Information and Record Release OfficerWestern Sydney Local Health District – Westmead NSWPlay a vital role in protecting patient privacy and informationJoin a supportive Health Information & Records team at Westmead HospitalBuild your career in health information, privacy and medico-legal servicesManage sensitive health information and coordinate the release of medical records while ensuring privacy, legislative compliance and exceptional customer service.Employment Type:Permanent Full TimePosition Classification:Administration Officer Level 3Remuneration: $73,****** - $76,****** per annumHours Per Week: 38Work Hours: This position is a shift work position and requires the successful applicant to work after hours and weekend shifts.Location: Westmead HospitalWhere you'll be workingJoin the Health Information & Records Service (HIRS) at Westmead Hospital, one of NSW's leading tertiary hospitals within Western Sydney Local Health District.
You'll become part of a collaborative, high-performing team dedicated to delivering accurate, timely and compliant health information services that support patients, clinicians and external stakeholders.Work in a respected team specialising in Health Information and Release of Information (ROI)Contribute to services that support patient care, legal processes and privacy complianceCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Western Sydney Local Health DistrictDevelop your expertise in health records, privacy legislation and medico-legal processesEnjoy a supportive workplace focused on teamwork, learning and continuous improvementWhat you'll be doingAs a Health Information and Record Release Officer, you will manage a diverse portfolio of Release of Information (ROI) requests while ensuring compliance with NSW Health legislation, privacy requirements and organisational policies.




Your ability to prioritise competing demands, communicate effectively and maintain exceptional attention to detail will be key to your success.Process and coordinate Release of Information requests from patients, hospitals, legal representatives, police, courts, insurers, the NSW Coroner and other authorised agenciesReview, analyse and extract accurate information from electronic and paper-based health records in accordance with legislative and privacy requirementsLiaise with clinicians, hospital staff, patients and external stakeholders to ensure requests are completed accurately and within required timeframesMaintain electronic tracking systems, record all actions in corporate record management systems and monitor outstanding requests to meet key performance indicatorsProvide support across the Release of Information team and contribute to productive service delivery across Western Sydney Local Health District sites as requiredRequisition ID: REQ******Applications Close: 19 August ****For inquiries about the role, contact Andrew Hughes on ****** with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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