AddressExciting Role- Temporary, Full-time, Brisbane CBD | Provide direct support to Hospital and Health Services with HIM systems and processes as well as leading a variety of initiatives across the State to improve the governance and discipline of Health Information Management
The role
Reporting to the State Director Health Information Management, the role entails supporting Hospital and Health Services in monitoring and meeting hospital activity targets for the financial year, providing strategic advice to hospital executives, including Chief Financial Officers and Chief Executive Officers, and offering guidance to Directors of HIM and Clinical Coding. The position involves leading statewide initiatives to enhance data capture and reporting, establish standards, and improve efficiency in Health Information Management (HIM) practices. Utilizing technology to streamline Health Information workflows is crucial. The role represents the Healthcare Purchasing and Funding Branch on State and National Committees, offering insights on healthcare funding arrangements, classifications, and terminologies.
The incumbent will provide direct supervision and support to the Health Information Management Students. Responsibilities include travelling around the state and providing backfill for key HIM roles, performing various HIM tasks such as clinical coding, data validation, and medical records management, and collaborating with the clinical coding solution project for a statewide coding platform implementation. The role also involves chairing working groups for the State HIM and Clinical Coding team and Statewide HIM-Clinical Coding Network, supporting statewide workforce initiatives, engaging in clinical liaison programs, drafting discussion papers and reports, and leading initiatives to optimize data capture for revenue maximization under the national activity-based funding model. Additionally, the position oversees quality improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of inpatient coded data for clinical safety monitoring.
The successful person
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience working in Health Information Management roles. You will also have demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement projects and initiatives across an organisation.
In addition to this, you will have demonstrated exceptional interpersonal communication skills and ability to form networks and professional relationships, demonstrated evidence of taking initiative that drives positive within a complex organisation, and demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning and professional standards.
About us
The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
The Healthcare Purchasing and System Performance (HPSP) Division purchases public health and social services from service providers to optimise health gains, reduce inequalities, and maximise the health system's efficiency and effectiveness. HPSP ensures health funding is used effectively to meet government priorities and achieve performance objectives outlined in agreements and contracts arising from purchasing decisions. As part of the commissioning role, the Division has responsibility for investing nearly $18 billion on behalf of the State and managing community services contracts to the value of approximately $280 million.
Benefits
• A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity:
• Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.
