About the Role 

The Clinical Records Administrator role is responsible for ensuring that medical records are effectively managed in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements.

This is a permanent role offered at 38 hours per week role to be worked on Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm.  

It would be advantageous for the successful person to hold a relevant tertiary qualification.

Specific duties include: 

• Ensuring patients’ information is kept in a secure manner that supports confidentiality and privacy
• Ensuring patients’ records are managed to ensure they are an accurate reflection of each patient’s episode of care
• Management of patients’ medical records meet legislative requirements
• Patients’ medical notes are easily accessible by authorised staff/specialists who need access.

For more information about the role duties, please see attached position description. 

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in record/systems management is essential
• Excellent knowledge and experience with computer systems and document management
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of Privacy Legislation
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills 
• Enthusiasm with a proactive, positive attitude.

Why Mercy Hospital?

Joining the team at Mercy means more than just having a job, but being part of a team that works together towards a shared purpose. At Mercy we value those who are not only skilled in what they do but those who are committed and passionate about working towards the common good. 

As a Mercy employee, you will be provided support in a warm and friendly environment, with access to further training, personal and professional development which may include in-house training and post graduate studies. 

Mercy also has an extensive range of benefits and recreational activities on offer for all staff.

How to Apply

Please click “Apply” to complete an online application. 

For more information about Mercy Hospital Dunedin, please visit our website at www.mercyhospital.org.nz 

If you have any queries, please refer to our enquiry page on our website: https://www.mercyhospital.org.nz/contact

Please note we do not accept applications via email.