Medico legal Officer - NSW St Vincent's Hospital Sydney

Job Description:

Position Title: Medico Legal Officer
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours per week: 38 Hour
Position Grade: Admin Officer Level 3 (Year 1-2)
Salary: $66,027.58 - 68,085.50 base salary per annum
Enterprise Agreement:The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Health Employees Agreement 2019
Department Name: Health Information Services

About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.

Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance

About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic admin team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to our patients and health care providers.

The Medico-legal officer is responsible for the efficient release of personal health information for medico-legal purposes in particular litigation, police requests, subpoenas, copies of clinical records, requests for medical reports summary of injuries, Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC), Coroner's requests and Search warrants.

You will be responsible for obtaining relevant fees and consents/authority where applicable, photocopying and scanning of documents and liaising with internal and external customers and ensuring that patient privacy is maintained as per relevant policies and procedures.

Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.

Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.

About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic individual who possess a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people who have previous experience in health information services, you will have a general understanding of medical terminology and be ready to learn in the role. We are looking for a fast learner who is looking to grow and develop their skills in the role to become an integral part of the team.

Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.

Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia
2. Ability to work in a team and autonomously
3. Exceptional time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
5. Demonstrated understanding of the need to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
6. Excellent computer and data entry skills with great attention to detail.
7. Previous clerical experience in a health or legal environment

8. ​Demonstrated initiative and ability to problem solve, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and adapt to a changing environment.

Applications close on 17 July 2024

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Simone Engel

Alternate Contact:

simone.engel@svha.org.au

Closing Date:

16 July 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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