Description:
SA HealthJob reference: 910892
Location: 5600 - WHYALLA, 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta or Whyalla
- ASO2 | Full Time | Temporary (up to 30 June 2026)
- Base Salary Range: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a
- In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).
Join our team as a Patient Master Index Coordinator and ensure accurate patient information by supporting vital data systems!
About Us:
The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.
Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services.
Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN
About Port Augusta.pdf
About Whyalla.pdf
Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:
- Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
- Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply
About the Role:
As the Patient Master Index (PMI) Coordinator , you’ll serve as the key point of contact between clinical and administrative teams, helping to ensure the accuracy and integrity of patient records across the Local Health Network. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, you will play a vital role in resolving duplicate registration issues prior to patient admission, supporting seamless care delivery.
In this position, you’ll work closely with medical records staff and hospital teams, assist with registration processes, and provide training and mentoring to administrative staff and triage nurses. Your attention to detail and collaborative approach will help maintain high standards of data quality and system efficiency—contributing to the safe and effective care of every patient.
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About You:
- Experience working as a team member where flexibility and cooperation are required.
- Demonstrated previous experience of at least six months in quality assurance and data integrity activities on a large database of patient information, or similar.
- Experience in a client records department.
Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
Applicant Information:
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref : 910892
Want To Know More? Contact:
Scott Leverington - Digital Health Project Manager, 0439 993 900, Scott.Leverington@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: Saturday 9th August 2025 - 11.55PM
Attachments:
910892 ASO2 Role Description.pdf
JCS+Administration+Officer+Medical+Records+final.pdf
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Applications close: 09/08/2025 11:55 PM
Flexibility Statement
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.