Health Information Officer (523234)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading government health service is seeking a Health Information Officer to manage clinical documentation and maintain patient databases in accordance with health records standards. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring patient safety and confidentiality in a dynamic healthcare environment. Ideal candidates will possess experience in administration and a strong knowledge of medical terminology.

Benefits

Access to fitness facilities

Salary packaging for living expenses

Qualifications

• Experience with information systems in a sensitive health environment.
• Familiarity with policies and guidelines relevant to health records.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and prepare clinical documentation for patient records.
• Enter and maintain patient demographics in health information systems.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality standards and regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

Experience in administrative functions

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Team:

Health Information Services (HIS) is a facility-based administrative service covering Health Records Management, Medical Transcription, Health Records Forms Coordination and Release of Patient Information. The primary focus is providing high-quality clinical information at the point of care, including timely preparation, and scanning of documentation to the digital medical record (DMR) and supporting doctors with transcription of clinical correspondence for external Health Providers, for ongoing care and supporting patient safety.

The Role:

Analyse, collate, and prepare all clinical and related internal and external documentation into the approved health record in accordance with the AS 2828 Health Records and Agency policies, protocols, and guidelines. Methodically prepare and accurately enter data associated with patient information including reviewing, scanning, uploading, and maintaining clinical documentation, applying quality assurance processes and registering/updating patient demographics into the health information systems in a timely, and confidential manner. Provide a frontline customer focused service to a wide range of internal and external clients of HIS, utilising the clinical and administrative information health records systems and medical terminology knowledge, and assist with enquiries in accordance with established guidelines, procedures and policies and escalating when needed. Maintain and apply strict confidentiality standards to all personal information and health records and provide guidance on the application of confidentiality and Personal Information Protection Act.

You will need:

• Demonstrated experience with information systems and Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to work within a highly sensitive and technological health environment.
• Experience in administrative functions and the ability to undertake those duties efficiently and effectively within a hospital environment, together with knowledge of policies, procedures, guidelines, and legislation and how they are used in the workplace.
• Ability to prioritise work to meet required objectives on time and demonstrating flexibility, efficiency, and accuracy to ensure quality assurance standards are maintained.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, casual, position workingas and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary:$66,049 to $70,993 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Plus 25% Casual Loading - Equivalent of $41.62 to $44.73 per hour.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Experience working in a healthcare setting
• Skills in administrative functions including high-level data entry

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Health Information Officer Band 2 (word)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Leonie Walker
Position: Operations Manager
Phone number: 03 6777 6548
Email address:[e-mail]

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