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Location: Gippsland
Job type: Other
Organisation: Gippsland Southern Health Service
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Accounting, Administration/Secretarial, Executive Management, Facilities Management, Health and Allied Health, Human Resources, IT and Telecommunications, Occupational Health and Safety, Other, Trades and Services
Reference: 10203
Excellent benefits including Salary Packaging + Novated Car Leasing + Employee Assistance Program
Great work location - only 1 1/2 hrs from Melbourne and 20 mins to fantastic beaches
Short-term accommodation options may be available to assist with relocation at a reduced cost
About Us
Gippsland Southern Health Service (located in Leongatha and Korumburra) and South Gippsland Hospital (located in Foster) are providers of healthcare in the South Gippsland Shire, offering a broad range of services, including specialist, general, acute, sub-acute, ambulatory, residential aged care and community services.
About the Role
We are currently seeking a Health Information Manager to effectively manage and co-ordinate the functions of the Health Information Service to ensure both facilities are compliant in all aspects of patient medical record management and legislation, including accurate data collection and submission deadlines, clinical coding standards, privacy, record management, Freedom of Information requests, medico legal requests and staff management.
The Health Information team consists of this position, one full-time clinical coder and a part-time administrative assistant. This role works closely with clinicians across the health services, building their capacity through education, training and provision of professional advice.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have
A Bachelor of Health Information Management or equivalent
Eligible for membership with Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA)
Knowledge of privacy legislation and document control.
Understanding of DHHS Hospital Admission Policy.
Knowledge of State and Commonwealth Government statutory requirements
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, working as part of team.
Relevant computer skills applicable toPatient management systems including clinical coding and support services.
Demonstrated strong analytical skills.
Evidence of a current driver’s licenseas the position requires travel between three sites
Staff have access to supportive staff mentoring, education and development programs. Salary Packaging is available for all staff. The successful applicant will be required to provide a current satisfactory police check.
The position description provides further details on duties and responsibilities and essential criteria which suitable applicants will be shortlisted. GSHS may appoint to the position prior to the closing date, please apply as soon as possible.
