The Role:
- Provide administrative support to Health Information Services (HIS) and undertake a supervisory role of the Health Information Officers regarding daily tasks, quality control work and ensuring that service delivery standards, objectives and strategies are understood, implemented and maintained.
- Review metadata failures and provide subject matter expertise to staff regarding the review and evaluation of practice to ensure clinical documentation align with AS2828 Health Records and Agency policies, protocols and guidelines.
- A desirable requirement is a minimum 3 years' experience working in a health records environment.
You will need:
- Demonstrated experience to operate and maintain accuracy in computerised health information systems and health records including the ability to provide training, support and advice related to these.
- High level knowledge 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.
- Demonstrated understanding of health information quality assurances activities, auditing, including the importance and impact on the health service environment.
- High level of interpersonal, communication, and diplomacy skills; organisational. teamwork skills: including demonstrated ability to use initiative, sound judgement and discretion.
- Knowledge of and experience in medical terminology, records management activities, and maintaining strict confidentiality practices.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
The teams working in Health Information Management Services provide a crucial and unique service by integrating clinical and patient information. We recognise that behind all the information we handle is a patient, and we have a role in safeguarding their information while ensuring it is accessible and of the highest quality. We are a service that bridges the gap between clinical and information technology. We support clinicians by having accessible information and resources to support decision-making. Could you be a health information professional?
Details of appointment:
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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: $71,661 to $77,455 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Allowances:
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:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
- 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.
Eligibility:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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:
Application Guide:
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.
Rhonda Boulter
Manager Health Information Services
(03) 6166 7833
rhonda.boulter@ths.tas.gov.au
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