Multi-Site Health Information Leader

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital in New South Wales is seeking an experienced Health Information Manager on a permanent full-time basis to lead Health Information Services across our Newcastle network, predominantly based at Lake Macquarie Private Hospital with support for Berkeley Vale Private Hospital, Charlestown Surgical Centre and Warners Bay Private Hospital.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will drive governance of health information, medical records management, coding, privacy

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Health Information Management (or equivalent).
• Membership with the Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA).
• Advanced data collection, reporting and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of clinical coding standards and health information legislation.
• Minimum 3 years’ hospital medical records coding experience across a range of specialties.
• Previous experience within a private healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of health fund contracting systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day operations of Health Information Services across multiple hospital sites
• Managing medical records systems, clinical coding activities and health information governance processes
• Ensuring compliance with relevant state and federal legislation, privacy requirements and industry standards
• Coordinating mandatory reporting requirements, data submissions and casemix reporting
• Overseeing coding quality, auditing processes and DRG analysis
• Acting as Privacy Officer and managing the release of information in accordance with legislative requirements
• Supporting workforce planning, team leadership, performance management and staff development initiatives
• Developing and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships with clinicians, VMOs, hospital leaders and external agencies
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to operational and strategic objectives across the network
• Providing education and support to hospital staff regarding documentation, coding, privacy and case mix requirements

Skills

Leadership

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Clinical coding knowledge

Health information management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Health Information Management

HIMAA membership

Job description

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital in New South Wales is seeking an experienced Health Information Manager on a permanent full-time basis to lead Health Information Services across our Newcastle network, predominantly based at Lake Macquarie Private Hospital with support for Berkeley Vale Private Hospital, Charlestown Surgical Centre and Warners Bay Private Hospital.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will drive governance of health information, medical records management, coding, privacy