Medical Records Officer

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service
• Position based in Mount Gambier
• Salary: ASO2 $64,195 - $67,154 p.a. (pro rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits 
• Permanent Part-time position working 24 hours per week
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Step into a vital administrative role where your attention to detail and organisational skills make a real difference! We’re seeking a Medical Records Clerk to provide an efficient, effective, and customer-friendly medical records service, supporting the Emergency Department, Main Reception/Switchboard, and the wider organisation. This role ensures timely and accurate management of patient records, helping staff deliver high-quality care while maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.

• →Complete patient admissions for the Renal Unit, communicating unplanned presentations to staff.
• →Provide backup support for Admissions/Emergency Department Clerks and Switchboard/Main Reception as required.
• →Maintain high standards in the Medical Records System, ensuring compliance with the State Record’s Hospital Retention and Disposal Schedule.
• →Retrieve, track, and transport medical records to authorised staff and respond to enquiries in line with information release procedures.
• →Coordinate completion of Death Certificates with funeral directors and wards, forwarding documentation to Births, Deaths, and Marriages.
• →Collaborate with the Registry Integrity Unit and Digital Health SA on EMPI activity, correcting data errors as reported.
• →Run regular data validation reports and conduct quality assurance checks, including scanning and reviewing documents in Sunrise.

• Do you have proven experience providing confidential and efficient administrative services?
• Are you confident handling customer interactions and resolving conflicts professionally?
• Do you have strong computer skills and experience using administrative systems?
• Are you organised, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high standards in medical record management?
• Do you thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment and enjoy supporting multiple teams?

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.  

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.  

The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other: 

• Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community. 
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf. 
• Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures. 
• Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses. 
• Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture. 
• Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living. 

Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | SA Health 

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.  The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Lyn Struthers
Position: Manager Medical Records
Phone: 08 87211253
E-mail: lyn.struthers@sa.gov.au

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

939714 ASO2 Medical Records Clerk.pdf

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Advertised: 20 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Nov 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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