Application Analyst - Billing

Application Analyst – Billing

• Shape the future of pathology in Victoria through the implementation of a new Laboratory information System (LIS)
• Full Time, 21-month fixed term contract, multiple roles, systems training provided
• $90k to $120k depending on skills and experience, 5 weeks annual leave, monthly paid day off and salary packaging available
• Hybrid role based in CBD Elizabeth St and WFH

Your new role:The Victorian Department of Health is investing and strengthening public pathology in Victoria. A key enabler is of a more integrated and sustainable model of pathology delivery is a common Laboratory Information System (LIS).This position is part of the Pathology Network West (PNW), LISConnect team who will implement a LIS to service the Parkville medical precinct over a 21-month period.As Applications Analyst – Billing, you will report to the Lead Applications Analyst – Billing and support the design, development, test and implementation of the future state workflows and data build required for charge capture and billing. Leveraging your prior experience in billing or changing processes and / or health information systems will enable to optimum outcomes for our new LIS solution.Flexibility is essential, as the position requires availability for attending training and the ability to work across all Parkville Pathology and Health Services as required. Additionally, all Application Analysts must attend Epic application training, either virtually within Australia or in Wisconsin, USA, and successfully achieve certification.About you:

• You have experience in the implementation of an Enterprise Billing, Laboratory or Health Information systems.
• You bring experience and knowledge of billing / charging processes, procedures, and workflows within hospitals (especially regarding Laboratory Billing processes).
• You hold tertiary qualifications in a relevant field for role (e.g., Lab Science, Health Information Management, Finance) and/or equivalent experience with patient billing.
• You have an analytical mindset and curiosity to solving system problems.
• You demonstrate great relationship skills and flexibility in how your approach your colleagues, your work and change.

Why work with The Royal Melbourne Hospital?

• Join a values-based organisation offering great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Ongoing reward and recognition programs including monthly ‘You Made a Difference’ awards celebrating staff and teams across the organisation.
• Take advantage of an expanding employee benefits program, with comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programs to support work life balance, including onsite staff gym and staff vaccination program.
• Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options.
• Generous leave entitlements – five weeks annual leave per year (pro-rata for part time), additional monthly paid day off for full time staff.

The RMH stands in solidarity with First Nations people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equity for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.Interested? Apply today!For a confidential discussion, connect with us via the details below – we would love to hear from you!Julie Brown-Manueljulie.brown-manuel2@mh.org.auImportant to knowAll appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check, and where applicable, Working With Children Check (WWCC). All RMH employees are required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment including evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 (3 doses) and Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine (mandatory for all clinical and or patient facing roles) prior to commencement. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health’s Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.As part of the overarching pathology reforms, the pathology services from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Women’s Hospital and the Royal Children’s Hospital will through a change process that is in progress transition to a new separate public pathology entity. The new model for delivering public pathology services will present an exciting opportunity to improve the scope, scale and reach of pathology services and testing capability to all Victorians.As this role is with Royal Melbourne Hospital the successful candidate for this role will be initially employed by Royal Melbourne Hospital. Once the change process has been completed and the new public pathology entity is fully formed, which is anticipated to be in late 2024, this position and the successful candidate’s employment (including terms and conditions of employment) will transition to the new public pathology entity. Please contact the recruiter if you have any questions on the pathology reforms and transition of this role to the new entity.
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