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An exciting opportunity exists for a flexible team oriented administrative officer with a strong interest in and commitment to delivering medico legal processes to join the very experienced and dedicated Hornsby Health and Corporate Information Services team.Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Administration Officer Level 4Remuneration: $36.46 - $37.29 per hourHours Per Week: 32Requisition ID: REQ627262Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. Theres a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams voices. Youll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities lives.NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.Where you''ll be workingHornsby Hospital Health and Corporate Information ServicesWhat you''ll be doingThe Medico-Legal & Data Quality Officer is responsible for processing medico-legal requests relating to HKH and Community Services, in accordance with The Health Records and Information Privacy Act (HRIPA) 2022, NSW Health, Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD), local hospital, and HIS policies and procedures. This includes, however not limited to, coordinating medico-legal correspondence for subpoenas, clinical notes requests, requests from the police, Chapter 16As, Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC), Ombudsmen, Child Death Review Team (CDRT), medical correspondence, deceased paperwork, summary of injuries, time of birth, and confirmation of dates and attendances. The Medico-Legal & Data Quality Officer is also responsible for reconciliation of, and provision of feedback, on multiple duplicate identifiers associated with the patient registration process at HKH and Community Services. The Medico-Legal & Data Quality officer is required to demonstrate flexibility in working at other HIS sites, as directed by management, to support operations during staffing shortages.People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:Excellent verbal and written communication skills with sound analytical skills and attention to detail.Excellent organisational skills, including time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and to work under pressure.Demonstrated understanding of the Health Privacy Principles, patient confidentiality, government disposal and retention authorities, workplace health and safety and working knowledge of health record processes.Need more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Eva Zhang on [email protected] team enriching health in millions of ways every day.Applications Close: 19 December 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr