Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Patient Services – Medical Records
Job title Compilations Officer Designation Administration Officer 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $68,776 - $73,898 Location Alice Springs
Position number 27137 RTF 354511 Closing 02/09/2026
Contact Anouska Short, Patient Services Manager on 08 8951 7676 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354511
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide a medical record compilation and volumising service in accordance with best practice and which supports corporate
and clinical imperatives
Context statement
This position involves repetitious clerical duties and necessitates attention to detail and a high level of concentration to
perform at the level required.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Ensure the timely and accurate compilation and volumising of patient medical records.
2. Contribute to month-end reporting to support hospital revenue imperatives.
3. Identify new forms and notify supervisor accordingly.
4. Be responsive to requests for volumising medical records at short notice.
5. Observe confidentiality and information privacy.
6. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being
undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience working within a record management environment.
2. Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to remain focused while completing repetitious tasks.
3. Demonstrated ability to manage a high workload and meet deadlines.
4. Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.
5. Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
6. Ability to work collaboratively as part of the wider patient services team.
Desirable
1. Experience in the operation of patient management system (ACACIA, CARESYS and Clinical Work Station).
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance
notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant
criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B
(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
